Rachel-
Thank you for your response. I will look at the information you mentioned.
I was at the pain clinic at Mayo and yes I did like the doctor. Besides my back issues and central sensitization , I have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and plain old osteo arthritis to stir in the pain mix.
So to say CSS is the final answer, I will say no. I am waiting to schedule an appointment for a nerve ablation for the painful area of my back. (I've had them before with good results.) The doctor and I have a plan to try one thing at a time and not try to throw a lot of things at the pain at one time.

Until the insurance company approves the procedure, I have been taking classes through our local hospital on Chronic Pain Management since mid-January. This class is 3-8week classes which includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Hypnosis, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I was told that this is similar to what Mayo offers. I am half way through and have found the hypnosis classes helpful.
So I am waiting for my procedure with hopes of success. Until then, my saga goes on.