Hey! At least you got a response? While he's covered himself, it's out there that he IS recognizing you have real pain issues.

Maybe a second opinion or a pain doc referral could help you w/the diagnosis and/or treatments. You'd be surprised at what a fresh pair of eyes [w/a brain behind them] can do for a body.

Med-wise tho this doc seems to be taking the 'old standby' approach first...I've done that route and I believe others have as well. Part of it is their habit, training, and how open and alert he is to what else is happening/progressing in treatments. It's a long and slippery slope that many of us have flomped around before. Your way of flomping is probably very different from mine tho, as we each have different limits in terms of docs, access to good research hospitals, and insurance [if any] limits. I know I have DEFINITELY flomped in some truly amazingly graceless ways!

Soo which 'Ghostbuster' are you going to call?

Good thoughts thru it all in the meantime! - j