[I am so sorry you have this problem. The injury and TOS I know are hard to deal with. I am glad you found Neuro Talk. There will be others along to help you with direction in dealing with this. I do have a suggestion. I received a cervical fussion because I went through a hospital advocasy person. She put me in touch with a physician who would greatly lower the cost. I didn't have health insurance at all. Now I have medicare/medicaid too, and you are right, there are doctors who will not see you with that condition and be willing to take you on as a patient. The Gov. is not giving them enough in payments to take your case. I would go to the hospital advocasy person, at the best facility you can find. Ask for help, and tell them of your situation. They may be able to help you find a doctor willing to accept you as a patient. Then write him a letter and actually ask him for help. NONE of my doctors excepts medicaid, therefor I actually owe 20% of my costs through medicare. NONE of my doctors are requiring me to pay the 20%. I told them the truth about my circumstances and they dropped this issue and still kept me on as a patient. My pain specialist actually gave me infussions until I received medicare. Help is out there, even with the medical conditions you have. You just have to be persistant, and be willing to ask for the help. I really hope you find that special physician willing to do for you, what can be done to make your life better. I really wish you all the best. ginnie