other opinions
Cheryl,
In most insurances a 2nd surgical opinion is allowed and compensated by the carrier. Are you able to check and see if this is possible in your case?
My experience has been that Neurosurgeons don't offer discograms but OSS's do. Then again my experience to date has been with lumbar discography for myself (and/or myelograms for my lumbar spine in past).
I would want to get another opinion no matter if it were one via mail and I would want to pursue what at least you think you are entitled as best you are able.
Please don't bank on one surgeon's opinion. Even if he's right, raising his voice at you didn't accomplish anything but to upset you further and with the concerns/situation you have that was unnecessary.
Hang in there. Get some other opinions even if via email (not in person). Stay hopeful...
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