Bob,
I agree, doctor's have so much other stuff going on, malpractice, insurance and the FDA. Not to mention, they get less money per visit (once you take out the ever rising malpractice insurance premiums, nurses, office staff, rent, etc). It is really, sadly enough, not worth their time to find out what is wrong with you. It is easier to send you for a test, do a shot, write a script, or in my case, refer you out. Very frustrating.
Sounds like you and your wife have similar problems as my husband and I (although his is not hurting currently). When our now almost 3 year old was born, he was in a lot of pain and in the "hunt" for what was wrong with him. When she was 2 weeks old, I was in my accident and joined him in my own search. He had an MRI and then an injection and was good for 6 months. His second injection has 'worked' since then (he still has episodes; but not chronic pain). Not a lot of fun, having pain and little kids that need lots of lifting, bending, and so on.
Best of Luck,
Kathy
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