[fireyangel76]

Hi Rose,
I understand how frustrated you are. I think that you should take your Dr. up on the ER visit. As a nurse I don't approve of people using the ER for primary care type appts, but if you are in so much pain you can't move about your home than it would seem appropriate to go to the ER. After you get something for your pain and an assessment from an ER Dr. you could maybe make an appt with your primary to discuss the not normal situation you are having.
Some times I have a problem communicating with my Dr.. When I do feel like we are on different pages I just frankly tell him what I want. The worst that will happen is he won't give you what you are asking for but he should offer an explanation as to why not. If you don't get anywhere with him...time to find another Dr. Remember he works for you! You are the comsumer!
Good luck!
PS. I don't think you are asking too much for an MRI. I think he should be ordering it based on your history!