Hello, I am also on this journey to seek different MDs to get answers to my severe spinal stenosis. I saw a neurosurgeon, and he suggested a Pain Management doctor, who set a treatment plan that included a spinal injection of cortisone and lidocaine, along with a regimen of oral pain medications. PT was also set up, but did not help much. And, yes, all of this IS covered by Medicare plus your supplemental insurance. Thus far, this regimen has helped with the daily management of my pain; however, it seems to be only about 30% effective. I saw my neurosurgeon again, and he is now suggesting surgery. I am actively seeking other medical opinions; only one neurosurgeon has responded, and I am still waiting for the second neurosurgeon to set an appt (FYI, the surgeons that are in most demand will NOT just allow the patient to schedule an appt; rather, the MD will screen the patient to determine if the patient fulfills their requirements to even be seen). So my journey continues.