Dang! @edprivat, I’m contemplating printing out those kind words and framing them. Thank you for being so encouraging.
edit: the Only thing I can honestly say assists with the pain is staying light by exercising and scratch the dairy. Believe it or not, within a week of removing all (key word: all) dairy from my eating habits, the pains subsided slightly.
edit again! And pray, can’t forget that one.