I am glad you are going back to the doctor. Write down everything you can think of in relation to what is happening to you, a pain journal listing all your symptoms. I find that being completey honest is something the pain specialist wants you to do. They can't help you unless you tell them in detail what you are experiencing. It doesn't sound to me like you are after medications or anything like that. You sound like a person needing some real answers so you can have a quality of life. Tell him what medications you are taking and when.
I have my calander, and I write daily on it, what is happening with my pain. He has always responded to me. If I had a problem I brought it to my PCP, and asked for intervention and consultation. Don't be afraid to tell him everything. ginnie