These problems with aging are no fun, for sure! Have you tried any physical therapy? And what about a spinal cord stimulator (SCS)? Perhaps you could ask your Pain Management doctor if he thinks it might help with the constant pain? There are discussions here on Connect regarding the SCS and people have shared their experiences. I can understand the wanting to not do anything feeling.... but sometimes we have to force ourselves to keep going and doing what we can. It's easy to get down/depressed with these new limitations. Depression hates a moving target. So I try to keep doing the things I still can. I go for short walks. I paint/create art. I do little jobs in my garden. I read a good book. I find a good movie that will life my spirits and distract me. I wish you well! Mike