Melody,
If you haven't used the lizajane charts before, this is the time. If you go to the doctor's office prepared with a clear outline, and time line, it will be immeasurably helpful.
http://www.lizajane.org
I know it can be a lot of work to start using them, but once you start, they direct themselves. Again, we've yet to have had a negative response from a doctor.
However, I do know that you have ample to do, what with massaging Alan's legs (does he ever loan you out?), making him his favorite patatas, and spending your tiny amount of leisure time at those X-rated clubs at Second Life!
You know I have a vested interested in how things go for you there, as Methodist is very close to my home. I also hear they have a back pain service, and I think that's where I belong at this point.
Good luck!