unfortunately, I know all too well about this. and it is the EXACT reason why I don't tell any doctor about my MIs, outside of mental health professionals!!!!!

to me, I just think it is better to keep both separate. and I understand kinda what you are going thru, as I was in a fairly bad car crash two years & four months ago and also now have spine issues/problems.

it's a giant puzzle, sorry to say. I'm still working on figuring it out, as I just had a MRI done on my thoracic spine, which I had to fight for - as the doc people were talking me out of it!

hang in there and good luck!