Why don't you google the hospital in Colorado and look up another phone number for the hospital? Sounds like you need to approach the doc from another angle, since the number you are calling isn't generating any replies. Maybe if you call the Pain Mgmt Dept (or something similar) your call will be returned.

And as far as the military approvals go - do you need to get your referrals in a certain manner? Find out EXACTLY how you need to get referred to Walter Reed. Who can tell you that? Can you call someone at Walter Reed and ask them? Check to make sure that they have ketamine, also. The military might be doing that only in Germany.

It's really hard when you are in pain to focus your energies in the most effective manner - I've learned that the hard way. A lot of times I've just found myself banging my head against a wall, totally frustrated, because I've lost sight of the big picture.

Can your spouse's commanding officer help you out in any way? Maybe somebody else can get you the referrals that you so obviously need, since you are in so much pain and have been through so much. It certainly wouldn't hurt to ask.

Please don't hesitate to PM if you have any questions....we are all here to help you. XOXOX Sandy