There is a program at Johns Hopkins Phycological Inpatient to learn how to deal and live with chronic pain. I can’t imagine how I can live with this for the rest of my life.

@alh123 Concern for a comprehensive plan upon returning home is valid. I was concerned also when I went to Mayo Pain Rehab but I assure you that they provide program manuals that cover every detail of what you learn in 3 weeks from exercise and nutrition, to cognitive behavioral therapy and occupational therapy, and so much more. You create difficult day plans and weekend plans. You go home with a 2 week plan to help you get started. There is email access thru the PRC portal to reach out to nurses, doctors, and physical and occupational therapists for further guidance and support. Also, there is a private PRC Facebook group that follows Mayo PRC guidelines and is a wonderful supportive, inspirational group. Self-regulation and self-correction tools learned along with what family and friends learn through the family day meetings each week, are all part of the comprehensive plan and support system. Mayo Clinic does a phenomenal job at leaving no stone unturned. I'm not familiar with other pain rehabilitation programs, but these are all of things I'd make sure they offer if I went to one.