wow Sadie I love your post ... so much so I just had my daughter read it she is 20 and on spring break right now (2ed year of college. ) Both of us are very glad your pain free . Was sad for her to read that someone young like you had to deal with all kinds of pain her mom did .She was able to really get a good take on things from someone very close to her age. the ending is the best.
and YES the Dr you mentioned is a very good Doctor who also dose PNS which is what I have . NOT by him but I know others who have had that Doctor for MVD and PNS , all good endings for them so far
Thanks for sharing your journey and may you continue to stay pain free for ever more.
PEACE
BMW

ps can I ask your major is it in the medical field?? mine is going for bio medical engineering