Hello @lineage, There is another discussion that you may find helpful since you mentioned you are a spinal pain patient. It does sound like some of the problems could be related to nerve compression in the spine but then I'm not a medical expert and have no medical background.

Chronic pain and spinal fusion: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chronic-pain-and-spinal-fusion/

@jenniferhunter may be able to share some suggestions with you.

Have you thought about seeking help at a major teaching hospital or the Mayo Clinic? If you would like to seek help from Mayo Clinic, contact one of the appointment offices. The contact information for Minnesota, Arizona and Florida can be found here http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63.