Correct. Even try a different primary provider if you feel like you are not getting proper attention. Doctors are rushed these days and it is not their fault - it is who they work for (clinic, hospital, insurance). You need to have all your ducks in a row before you are seen. WRITE down specific questions to take with you. You may wish to specify you need a longer appointment time. But you must be your own advocate or have someone help you figure this out ahead of time.

I was referred to the Neuro Spine clinic. I ended up seeing a physiatrist. He was only one who accepted to see me. (the clinic has all necessary Drs., orthopedic surgeons, neuro surgeons, etc. ) He ordered the MRI. He recommended physical therapy, injections and possibly a chiropractor. I am going to call a chiro. today. I cannot see how a physical therapist can move my vertebrae that is out of place, let alone help with all bulging discs. I do know my entire spine is BAD, especially my neck but I am only allowed to address ONE area at a time. I have so many pinched nerves and bulging discs. I personally do not want to rush into surgery though. Hoping I can get help before it gets worse. Decades a go, a chiro. did help me when I only had 2 bulging discs. But once I got fibromyalgia, a chiro makes EVERYTHING much worse. But willing to try it again.