Tony, I hate to see you have these problems but believe me I can relate. After 3 spinal fusions, and other repairs when he was in there, my pain is getting progressively worse. I can play for about an hour, as long as I'm sitting, before the pain makes me stop. And, similarly, sitting at the computer must be rationed. I am going to see a surgeon at Pres St. Lukes in Chicago next week. This guy has published 300+ papers and hopefully has some ideas.
As you know all too well, people that don't suffer from chronic pain can't have an appreciation of it.
Your description of this forum and, specifically, several of its members reflects my experience perfectly. I hope that I'm capable of hanging around here for a while yet. Every possible good wish to you.
matonanjin (Ron)
I really hate to hear that! I've thoroughly enjoyed getting to hear some of your music and I really enjoyed bustin the occasional chops with you. I wish you all the best, a speedy recovery and some pain relief soon. Like a lot of our forum bros, I can relate with chronic pain and it is a motherf@&er! If you ever need someone to talk to dont hesitate to pm me anytime night or day. Do your best to stay positive and no matter what happens never ever quit! If it gets bad...just summon up your inner Billy Jack and put your right foot on pains right cheek and there's nothing it can do about it! 
