Im so glad you were able to find someone to help find a path!

I have asked to see a physiatrist but the prior authorizations were never approved. when I have asked the most recent surgeon, he advised me to speak to my current PCP. the PCP said that "you just seem to be lucky and I dont think there is an answer for your many conflicting issues other than acceptance",

I have moved and scheduled an appointment with a new pcp. the Dr.'s i had been seeing in this area for 10+ years are not available with my current insurance. I will ask again to get a referral to a physiatrist.

on a good note, I woke up from the procedure with out the electrical shooting pain in where it has been for the past 3 years!! So I have a new hope that I am reall grateful for and was not expecting!

I will also take your suggestion of looking for different places to ask questions. I am not going to give up on myself, but I have had such a difficult time trying to figure out which questions to ask.