Hey there Josie! This is such a shame and lousy for you. I have read many of your posts on here and your a smart cookie! That doctor should listen to when you are asking for help. I myself had this same experience a few years ago for serious knee pain. I was then sent to another doctor who was a specialist and he also offered Vicodin and said "let's just see where this goes from here." I asked for options and of course I got them which made me feel better.

It seems many docs are in the mentality of an auto mechanic and want you in and out in 5 minutes while they bill for an hour, right? That does sucks and I do not see it improving. I also was given Meloxicam for TMJ 2 years ago and shocked my doctor when I turned down some heavy pain killers she thought I should take for the first few days until the Meloxicam could do it's work.

I sure hope I could just beam some happiness your way but my horrible psychic abilities won't allow for that. Guess I just have to stick with my powerful mental ability to sleep and lay around even when I am wide awake. Yep, it's my super ability! Hang in there and try the hot/cold method for relieving pain if you can.