Welcome to NT
It is full of caring people who will take it one step at a time with you.
Here are a few links to get you started:
Chronic Pain
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum10.html
spinal disorders and back pain
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html
Since you're limited at your upright time at the keyboard, we automatically understand. rattling on and venting is ok too.
Ask us in as few strokes as it takes, one issue at a time, and we'll do everything we can to help you.
See ya around