hi wendy, missed you, too.

I wish you could come to maine and see my doc. I take it you are near Boston??? (just a guess).
I was born in springfield, ma.

You definately need a new doc. I know how much we pin our hopes on these doctors to help us, and its is so horrid when they let us down.

IMHO you are on steroids way too much. They have so many horrible side effects. The bone deterition is one. I Have and aunt whose whole spine is ruined from steroid use (prednisone).

please don't let that man do that again. If he can't help you any other way, fire him.
I hope someone has a doc that they can refer you to. As i said, i wish you could see mine, he is awesome. I was told by several med people he is the doctor you go to for a second opinion and that he will absolutely not operate on someone unless he believes it will really help.

Gosh, i hope you can find some relief soon.
hugs,
sims