That's appalling! It sounds like others have been helped by pain doctors so go for it!

I do want to say that I have worked with a neurologist at a good sized hospital for years, ever since my internist felt i needed more than he could help me with, and I feel he has been a great help. He never tells me what I need to do - just presents the available options. And when I needed pain meds for break through pain he gave me what I needed.

If in the future you think a neurologist is needed, there are better ones out there!