Have you tried any of the capsaicin or a menthol rub? I was lucky enough to be send to a doctor that has topical medicine. Doc also gave me topical NSAIDS rubs. I have 3 total and they were prescribed by doctor.
Might want to check with your doctor.
Hope you can find some relief. I suffer from carpal tunnel and bone spurs in neck. My hands go numb but hurt like the dickens. That's why I am back to quilting. It's easy enough to leave (when you are in too much pain to even concentrate) and pick up when you are able.
Best of luck to you!!!