It sounds like your symptoms appeared around a year ago. I mention this because my own pain began almost 25 years ago, and I'm still dealing with it. I'm now heading into my seventh surgery this month, hoping it will finally address the source of the pain or where it has shifted. MRIs are useful in showing what is affecting the spinal cord and nerves. In short, don't stop seeking help—sometimes the condition moves from one area or transitions from a disc herniation to degenerative disease. Unfortunately, some doctors aren't always fully transparent unless profit is involved. I hope you feel better soon.