I don't think i sounds strange at all Davey.
I understand totally that you want to have the best quality of life possible and be as busy, productive and active has yo can be.
I think its probably important to tell them what you like doing and if your pain prevents you from doing it.
Make sure you ask about all the services they offer as well.
My friend had trigeminal neuralgia and the nurse did a course of acupuncture on her which helped massively.
This was proper medical acupuncture, as used thousands and thousands of years ago.
I hope it goes good for you xx