Hey Doc - thanks for the post and the google.
As far as going unmedicated to the neuro, my reasoning is the same as when I went to see the pain specialist anesthesiologist. He and his nurses conveyed that it was a good idea. Hope the neuro feels the same way and does not construe it, as I'm pretty blunt (too much so sometimes I fear), no pretensions. I will take the actual bottles of medications with me so he can see dates & number of pills. If he is one to construe, then he's not the man for me anyway.

Thanks too for hoping there will be someone to assist me. That will be me. Despite "quivering pathetic mess" I have to focus, because I know IT MUST BE DONE and I have no choice. "Ole Cuss" will be driving - that's all I can/do expect from that direction. Man oh man is that going to be a long trip for him. Oops, my teeth are showing...........