Well, my chronic, progressive, terminal neurological disease has now passed the point my PCP feels he is no longer capable of keeping me comfortable. He explained seeing a pain specialist and pain management clinic "may" be better suited to help me stay comfortable.

I was amazed the amount of information and paperwork required "prior" to them even accepting me as a new patient and scheduling an initial appointment. My appointment is scheduled for next Monday. I have no experience with pain specialists, unlike "too much" experience with neuros.

What should I expect on my first initial appointment? What doctor's questions and type of physical evaluations are normally done? Heck! I have a hard enough time trying to describe the types, locations, and levels of pain because it isn't localized at all, comes and goes with no rhyme or reason.

I'm also dealing with Type 2 Diabetes and even though well controlled by diet, I'm sure it will come into the mix. Any insights and experience shared are greatly appreciated.