I have several doctors, but no two in the same field. And have only had to ask for 'someone else' on one of them - an orthopedic dr.

My GP referred me to a neurologist about the crud in my neck.

The neurologist referred me to a pain specialist. Who offered me shots. Which I declined. I asked him about PT, and he said ABSOLUTELY.

My GP and I are handling my sciatica issue. She offered me PT.

So my therapist is working on BOTH orders, neck problems and sciatica. The neck hasn't been too hurting for a while, but it is the neuropathy/neuralgia/radiculopathy that is causing continued disfunction elsewhere - like in my left arm and hand. (I was driving once an took a corner, and it instantly felt like my whole hand had been plunged into a bucket ice water filled with forks. The next time was lying down, and it was the WHOLE ARM.)

I passed on the GP's offer for a TIA test, as it was a suggestion from someone out of the blue. GP didn't press it.

Medicare cut me off once already, but I petitioned and got sessions. I do what I can as far as 'gym' exercises here at home. When I run out again, I will still be able to get treatment, bit on my own nickel, which means maybe once a month 'adjustment' instead of twice a week.

'First we crawl.
Then we walk.
Pretty soon
We learn to talk.
After a while
We start to stoop.
Getting old is
Pigeon poop!
--Anon