Welcome. Sounds like we have similar histories. I too am in my 60s and was initially diagnosed in my 20s. I consider myself fortunate, though, in that mine has gotten better over the years.
Sounds like yours is really terrible right now. I feel for you.
As for what works, it's so individual it's really hard to say. I would suggest snooping around in the forum a little. There's plenty there.
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