Hi Linda B,
Suffer from the same problem. Sucks, doesn't it!!!!! When it gets really bad, I use a Lidoderm Patch. Numbs the area, can use up to 3 and they stay on for 12 hours (then 12 hours off). They really work for me. On super bad days I combine them with 750 mg of Relafen (described as a giant asprin by my doc) every 12 hours. This combination usually works like a charm and increases my quilting time. Hope this helps. (Both of these meds are prescription only).
westies