I just reread your post and why does your doc not want you to do disability? That is so aggrevating. I wish some would have more compassion. Also not to get personal but do you think the job loss was because of your issues? On a note could you look on the mental side of this? I know people who are on disability in CA especially because of mental issues like depression. So maybe the combo of the pain/depression could help. Just an idea. Take care.