Thanks SSDIHelp.

I know no one on here can tell me for sure whether I am eligible or not, so if anyone else comments--just know that I'm not asking for a professional opinion or anything, just you thoughts based upon experience, etc.

So it sounds like maybe I should go ahead and give my local office a call here once I see my Neurosurgeon again. I'll bring it up to him and see if he agrees that I may be dealing with this chronic pain long term. If so, then I'll take the next step.

One thing at a time I guess.