Hi, Moonchild. I hope by now you have a new Rheumy , please don't give up. I'm a little confused by the timing you mention since Aug 24th hasn't happened this year yet. But all that aside, we know that we wish Medicine was a Science but in truth there is a large amount of Art to it. It took me 4 yrs. and 2 Rheumies to get diagnosed. I wouldn't settle for just a pain management doc myself but if you found one that could see the big picture, maybe they could help. I found myself telling everyone remotely involved with medicine my story in hopes for insight. You have our support to be noisy and keep looking for answers. It's your life and your right.