@wascaly, that denial letter is hard to swallow, especially when you are in so much pain. I hope Cleveland Clinic is an option for you.

If I recall correctly, you've had several spine surgeries, a spinal cord stimulator and other interventions, and you're also dealing with peripheral neuropathy. If surgery is not an option at this point, you may want to look into the Pain Rehabilitation Program. It is available at all Mayo locations, including Florida. Let me know if you'd like more info or to connect with people who have been through the program.