I acknowledge sometimes drugs are needed, and sometimes surgery, but they always have risk and downsides in the form of side effects and trauma/scarring. I'd look at changing diet first, as it might even be the root cause and there's no risk or downside. Email me snd I'll send you our 25 (current) favorite vegan whole food recipes.
When you introduce drugs into your life there's a price to pay (and it ain't just dollars).