Do they refuse to try any PT for you??

And I mean PT for pain and symptom relief only for now - no exercises, weights, or anything like that at all.

Which means - ultrasound, heat, massage, posture evaluation and rest.
If a PT place is really advanced they will be able to work on TrPs by hand, use low level laser or Interferential stimulation{ low settings}.

and only the basic minimums of driving, cooking and cleaning.

how far away are you from Dr Togut? He is in PA.
Pennsylvania

Dr. Robert Young Rhee / Asst. Professor of Surgery
Presbyterian University Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA.
(412) 383 - 7074
E-mail: rhee@pittsurg.nb.upmc.edu

Dr. Allen Togut
166 Hanover St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702
Phone: (570)824-2500
E-mail: ajtogut@epix.net
fax: (570)824-7910

Dr N. Gupta
UPMC Bower Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: (412)648-4000