I had another orthopedic surgeon recommend that glucosamine chondritin. I've been taking it, too soon to see if it works, says at least 2-3 months. But its worth a try.
I wouldn't scoff at vitamin/nutritional supplements. I had a terrible problem with menopausal symptoms, terrible swesting and hot flashes. I mean, I had to change my clothes 2-3 times a day, take 2 showers day, even carry a change of clothes. My kidssaid I was "drippy" the sweat would literally drip off me. They kept recommending a hysterectomy, but I declined. Then a doctor recommended a supplement, black cohosh. It took about 2 months, but worked. So nice not to wake up bathed in your own sweat.
But this is so severe--maybe I'll see about scheduling an epidural, if it gives me even short-term relief I really need it, especially now, we might be moving in the next few months, need something to get me through a difficult time.