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                        i have chronic pain also.  believe me i know what u  are going through>the only thing i have found that really helps is a med, called ultram>it is in a class by itself>does not leave me all "druggy" feeling>i also go to physical therapy for electric stimulation and hands on massage>hope this info. helps you.