Hi. Welcome to the board. I am newer to this well seems like a lifetime but it has been a year. I have been to 4 pain managment docs along with the past docs like neuros etc. Anyhow I agree bring all your records,don't feel pressures because I feel pain docs often pressure into what they want you to do. For ex the first one at Cleveland clinic wanted the catheter then the next ucla spinal cord stimulator then the next the nerve shots. I know you want relief and answers but you don't want more issues along the way in my eyes. Make sure a list of all meds too and even ones you have taken in the past before this issue. I was on Cymbalta for 5 months. What dose are you on? I was on 60mg and for me it did nothing for pain or depression but meds I have an issue with. Many here have diabete and Melody for ex is a great ex of how through diet/exercise it is better. I need to take a lesson from her cause my sugar is getting high. I understand being scard as I live in fear but what I have learned from this board and as they know I am not so good with this but working hard the anxiety and fear makes the pain worse. Do you have family support? I agree with Melody more about your age and other issues. Many here I feel know more then my docs so they can really help you.