I have had back issue leading to leg pain for three years. No one needs to know about your past. I put off seeing a pain dr for a long time. Saw him about two months ago. It has been great relatively speaking. I've tried about every avenue up to that point. Surgery, PT, acupuncture and massage. That could be all j don't remember exactly. But my doc sees I am in some sort of medical appt averaging about 6 times a week. He has never once blinked at giving me Meds. Do the Meds help a lot, no. A little. I sleep a little better and can enjoy time with my family a little longer. I think showing you are actively trying to do something goes a long way. Hopefully you find some break in the pain soon. But I'd try finding a pain doc.