Hi Julie. Yet another with a very full plate!
Welcome to NeuroTalk. You'll find everyone here just wonderful and our mods very helpful, loving and supportive.
You may want to visit the spinal disorders forum. Here is the link:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=22
Another forum you may seek help from is the chronic pain forum. Here is the link for them.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10
Pain is so wearing. Let friends here help you through it.