Hi CG,

It never hurts to get information. I was also resistant to PM but am ultimately glad I went. I talked to three doctors to find one I was comfortable with. You can always go talk with PM and if that doc rubs you the wrong way go talk to another one. Yes it is doctor shopping but If they are going to take care of you for a long time it is important to have trust and confidence.

PM does have things to offer and may come up with something novel. English Dave gets lidocaine infusions and I am getting ketamine for neuropathic pain. When I met my doctor the first time I told him I wanted to try things besides opiates and he set me right up for the infusions, which do seem to be helping. Pain begets pain. There is benefit in getting it under control. You will rest and feel better. If nothing else the longer your pain goes unchecked the stronger pain memory you will have. That alone is reason to see what they can do for you.

sending hugs