@dennismm Thanks for letting me know. Massage therapy of any help? In initial entry you labeled the doctor a “pain specialist/orthopedic surgeon.”

You are talking about two different specialists; I have yet to meet an orthopedic surgeon who is double boarded in pain medicine. Therefore, I don’t think you have thoroughly explored the pain medicine route. Pain specialists have different backgrounds; many come at it with anesthesiologist background. Others have a background in physical medicine.

I think you need to consult a pain doc who’s is boarded in physical medicine and rehabilitation (full title for the field). If you live in a fairly large metropolitan area, you should be able to locate one. BTW don’t let them pass you off to a PA (physician assistant). If they insist that you be seen with one first, demand that you get face time with the doctor as well. PAs are not particularly well-trained; they always think they know more than they do, too. Hope this helps.