Dear Lady, I am so sorry for all you have been through. It sounds like the doctors that have seen you are shuffling you back and forth with no real solution if I read your post correctly. There is always help... it just sounds like they have given up. This is NOT in your head, and for them to suggest such a thing isn't right. Can you go for more opinions? If you can get a copy of your MRI report and Post it, there are many here who can read them and give you an accurate accounting of what is said in the report. If you are experiencing, bladder problems, that is an indication that there is definately something wrong in the spine. The important thing is not to get discouraged as you go forward. Get all your records, and see somebody else, Run off this letter to NT, Be the sqeeky wheel that gets the grease. You need more than what you are currently recieving in medical help. You qualty of life is effected, and I know how sad and depressed this can make a person. My first neruo was horrible, and it took several more interviews for me to find a neruo I did like and trust. They thought they were interviewing me, when the reality was I was looking them over!!!!! Your doctors also need to communicate with each other.
You will get the support right here on NT. Lots of spine issues going on, with fantastic information. Sometimes one of our friends here, can suggest a doctor in your area. These posts are from all over the world. Good chance someone will know of someone close by you.
Do not loose hope, but try to go forward, and find those that can help with out shuffling you around. That gets old real fast when you are in pain. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I will also listen to you anytime. I wish I had more to offer in the way of ideas. I know back pain well myself, so I do know what you are going through. Has the SCS pump been mentioned to you? ginnie