Dear Joanne, I got hooked up with this group because of A-fib and not due to chronic pain, but I can tell you that this communication has been a god-send for me. It really helps to talk to others, to share positive and also negative responses to things. It is important to be informed, to learn the latest treatments, successes and reasonable expectations of various therapies and meds. Another great resource is YouTube where you will find doctors from respected hospitals that inform people about their options and what they should watch out for. I learned more about A-fib and the available options for treatment there than the usual cardiologist has time to give you. Of course, there are some unreliable resources, but you will figure those out if you listen carefully. (If it sounds too good to be true, it generally is!) But when I was scheduled for an ablation, I watched the entire process on YouTube so I knew what to expect. With chronic pain, it is helpful to look at all the lifestyle changes that you can make or attempt that might provide relief; a positive attitude goes a long way and feeling isolated is not a good thing. I always remember exercise guru Richard Simmons saying: "everyone can move something" in the form of exercise! So hang in there and keep involved. Even a video tape of a workout can be inspiring! Good luck and best wishes.