Laura,
If you can work from home perhaps you can incorporate a modified work station to meet your physical needs and still remain "hooked up" to your work world, maybe going in just once or twice a week? I was fortunate enough to do this the last few years of my employment~ working two days a week as a technical writer and two days a week as Advice Nurse/Triage. The Triage part killed me tho in the end with all the standing and multitasking phone/computer..
Anyway, there might be options for you that don't necessarily put you on the couch 24/7 unless you're in that much pain all the time.
If you are, I strongly encourage you to seek Pain Management assistance at least long enough to hold you at bay until newer spinal technology might meet your needs..
I'm really hoping the answer for permanent pain relief is very near for you, and meanwhile you'll make adaptations that allow you to rest yet stay healthy and function in an acceptable manner for your lifestyle~ good luck..Maria
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