This all makes sense to me. My son was 4 when all my pain stuff started. I can relate to the feeling of loss about how this affects our relationships with our children.

If you haven't done so already, explain in detail to the pain consultant why working 22.5 hours is so difficult. I was working 24 hours/week as an attorney and I had to tell my doctor why it was so hard to keep working, especially with the prescription medication. Turns out, he thought he had already put me off work. So don't assume anything about what your doctor does or does not understand.

Lots of us here have been treated for all kinds of things that may or may not have been appropriate. I would urge you to listen to your natural skepticism about additional procedures.

Welcome.

Kelly