It seems everyone I speak with - on here and in person - tells me the same thing about pain docs - you gotta find the right one, if he doesn't listen, or if he won't help you, or if you don't agree with him, move on. But, this was my neurosurgeon I was speaking with. The one who did my SCS implant and the only doctor I have ever found in my entire life that I trust completely. So, if he tells me I need a neurologist, then it is what it is. As for neurologists, I've never dealt with one, I guess they are the same way as the pain docs? If you aren't happy, move on?

As for my pain doc, don't even get me started. This guy is a @#$% - and you can make that word whatever you want it to be, and you will be right!!!
Unfortunately, I am in the last leg of my wait for SSD to kick in and all the Social Security office is waiting for is the final paperwork for him, and then I am done. I think I'm gonna have to put up with him until this goes through. As soon as I get my first check, he's gonna get a piece of my mind - and if I can lift my leg, a piece of my boot too! To back my complaints, he's got me on 3 medications. According to the manufacturer's own websites, they are NOT to be given to patients with OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) which I've had for years. I am on a CPAP and he knows it. It is also common knowledge - and again the manufacturer agrees - that Norco is not to be given to patients on a daily basis with long term chronic pain. He has me on 2 doses a day for (according to my surgeon) the next 5 years. He is literally trying to kill me! The third medication is closer - at least he's giving it to me for the right reasons, but again not for patients with OSA. I have found 2 alternatives that will work just as well, and possibly better that will not affect my OSA. I'm starting to think I know more than he does !?! My next appt with this dude is on the 20th, so I have to wait til then and see if he will listen to my complaints, and if he doesn't, I will just have to wait and say "yes sir and no sir" and pray SSD comes through quickly!

Again guys, thanks as always for the support, suggestions, and letting me vent!