Also, you may find your insurance might cover a second opinion at CC Ohio (even though there are other local offerings), if your doctor writes a letter of medical need, indicating they have already exhausted the conventional wisdom and experts in your area, and only those with the experience level of CC Ohio would have the skill set for your issues that have been resistant to their treatment. They can word it in a way that it is the most cost effective option, rather than wasting time and resources of the "local talent," along with delaying your resolution further. Of course, you probably are on your own for travel expenses. You can start with a remote second opinion (where they just do a record review), but I think you probably will need the actual in person evaluation for them to decide how to best proceed.
I know it is difficult to ask your current doctors to refer you out, but it is not an insult to them. It is good medicine to know when to "pass the torch" as they say. At some point, they have to admit they have done what they can. It is possible that you may get the same recommendations at CC, but at least you will know it is probably the last word on the issue.
Jan
