Hi Karen--you might also want to ask your Doctor about the Lidocaine patch, and I think I remember reading somewhere about OTHER types of patches that work for pain, (Klonopin?) in addition to creams. You might want to do a little web-surfing before your Thursday appointment.

Hang in there! Don't give up hope, and DON'T let your Doctor, either! If HE isn't willing to do the necessary RESEARCH, or is NOT "open" to other forms of treatment, like the patches and blocksd, etc., then perhaps its time to find one who IS.

Brokenwings