Wow - you have been on the 'round the docs merry...

Having gained and lost 60 lbs., (due to Lyrica), the weight had no effect on the TOS pain.

And the "learned helplessness" - so for the first 42 years of my life I was amazingly not helpless, forged ahead on my own in many areas of challenge, but within a year turned helpless? Sure doc. What a jerk!!!

And yes, any doc that won't give a simple referral without a high-paying visit has his eye on the balance sheets more than his patients - or at least his mgr. does, and that means the same as far as supporting care to me.

Actually, Fern, yours is a great vent. Haven't heard these gems before!

Best of luck to you.