(((Gwen))) I'm very glad you are going to a pain management doctor. There are great strides being made in the field of pain management without the use of addictive drugs. I know that your pain must be excruciating at times....and I also know from my own experience that my diabetic neuropathy (nerve pain in the feet and hands) gets much worse when I am "awfulizing" and stressing about everything.
Good luck and let us know how it goes with the Dr.!
HG