gmaxdesign, may I ask why you refused the steroid injections? I would try getting them if I were you. Unless there's a good reason why you don't want them. I've had people tell me that the steroid injections really helped their pain. So yah...give it a try. It just may help alot! I don't know what state you're in, or if you have insurance, but in my state ( WI) we have really good Healthcare. I do have health insurance though. Good luck!