question: I have had chronic pain for 15 years now. It all started with my lower back and hip. I am 55 years old and lost my job last year because of back problems. I also have had both surgery on both elbows, and the last one they had to remove a big piece of bone due to calcification. also surgery on my right shoulder which resulted in permenant nerve damage. When I first had back pain I saw a chiropractor. He did xrays and said my pelvis is out of line. Had MRI done 15 years ago which the Dr. said I had 3 bulging disc, sciatica, and degenterive disc. I have know insurance. I tried to do exercises the PT told me to do but nothing works. My quality of life is terrible. Do not know how much longer I can take it.