What to do about severe pain? Alternative Treatments?!

What to do about severe pain? Alternative Treatments?

I have had severe pain in my right side for over 4 years. I am currently on disability due to severe pain. I was approved the first time. I have been to multitudes of doctors, I've been to the Mayo Clinic, and I may go back again. I've had all kinds of tests, and they really haven't had any answers. They give me narcotics and they send me to the pain clinic. I've been to the pain clinic many many times, and the pain clinic doesn't have any answers for me either. Mayo found that I had 4 severely rotated vertebrae, and I was referred to a Chiropractor to untwist my spine. I went to Physical Therapy and completed 17 months of physical therapy. My pain level is better but still severe. I was referred to the Mayo Chronic Pain program but my insurance would not pay for it. I've tried several times. I've tried humor, massage, hot tubs, cold, aromas, nutrition, every possible thing I can think of. Any ideas?
Any Alternative Treatments I missed? Thanks So Much!!

2 months ago
I tried this question in both categories which is why it is there twice, I wanted to know what people in the alternative and pain categories thought. thanks

The doctor wanted to put me on methadone, but the insurance wouldn't cover it, so that never happened.

I'm not sure that I can afford the cold laser thing. I have to pay for everything on what I make on disability and whatever medicare pays.

2 months ago
Chet - I follow a low fat vegan diet, and I am not sedentary

2 months ago
Army Wife - I go to the Chiropractor weekly - tell me more about these oils - thanks

I too have had severe chronic pain for 17yrs. I also have tried just about everything and anything. For me, Methadone has been my saving grace. It has reduced my pain level to a bearable amount. I also smoke weed, it helps with muscle spasms, sleep issues, and stimulates your appetite, and relaxes your mind. Pain control can be entirely frustrating, you have to change things up on occasion, your body gets used to certain positions, where it feels less pain. You must get out and walk, daily, no matter how bad the pain is. It will lift your spirits, and bring you closer to nature, and calmness. Keep your body moving, and your mind at rest. Good luck.