She is a woman, so maybe she'll be sympathetic to another woman. LOL
I also found a “holistic natureopath” who did her pre-med work at Truman State in Mo. They admit the brightest hard working kids there, so I know she would be intelligent. If all else fails, I'll be going to get a second/third whatever opinion. This is not a recognized doctor in Mo. though it is in some other states, so she has to work in collaboration with an MD.
Imho, you’re moving in the right direction. I hear you about pain meds, but at the same time, chronic pain can be debilitating. I wish you the best, and hope that you will keep us posted. :)