Hi Chris,
I can't recommend Chinese medicine enough. The students at the AOMA north clinic here in Austin completely cured my:
fybromyalgia
achy foot from a previous injury
depression
allergies
menstrual problems
memory problems (from a stroke)
... all in about 7 weeks. They are about $25 per visit if your insurance won't pay. They would be a good place to start as far as coping with the pain and progressing through the healing. Maybe they can help get your body and spirits back in balance again.