Hi GP, kathy is right on with all of her good advise. You might try looking for a pain management practice to help you and to give you some answers. I really did not have a concrete diagnosis until I was sent to pain management by my surgeon. Even the, I had to find another pain doc to get good treatment. It is really okay to doc shop, you are going to be in a relationship with this person for a very long time. I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this monster, but am very glad that you have found this great bunch of people to help you travel through this journey. God Bless, Lisa