David, chronic pain is a nasty, insidious thing that winds its way deep into our lives -- really our soul mind and body. It forces us to change in ways we usually don't want to accept; but may understand later in life. For people people lucky enough to crawl out of the depths of hell, there's a bundle of gratitude and compassion that awaits...
In 2003-04, I was forced to use your option "B," but there may be more choices for you to consider in each "area" of your life. E.g., in pain management, there are other things you may try (if not already) like more/different stretching, hot water baths or jacuzzis, traction (all different kinds), various classes of NSAIDs, etc. There are some good posts on Pain Mgt in the Spinal Roundtable and in the FAQs too.
I have ideas about the "life" categories, but don't want to get all "Dear Abbie" on y'all. If you want to chat some time, PM me with your number.
Hang tough, let's work together and think "outside the box" of pain!
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