I sure agree with Leesa, keep going until you get a doctor who responds to you. It is in humane to make a person suffer with a broken neck. There is help to be had, but it will take some effort to get the pain control you need. While you are looking for another Neurosurgeon, please look into a good pain specialist. It took me 4 tries before I found a doctor who had some compassion. Don't give up, there are doctors out there that will help you. Post where you live, and maybe someone on Neuro Talk, can give you a name of one. Look into a physiatrist. Mine happens to specialize in pain control and is wonderful. I was told not all physiatrist specialize in pain mangement, so you may want to ask on the phone. Your PCP should help you out while you look for these doctors. I am sorry you are in such pain. I know it is temping to dring, or do anything you can to relieve the pain, but try not to. When you do get into pain management you are drug tested as a rule. I sure wish you all the best as you go forward with this. So sorry this happened to you. Keep in touch and let me know how you do. I care. ginnie