I am 22, have severe scoliosis, fybromyalgia, and arthritis of the spine, and every doctor I go to tells me the only solution is to get an operation and to take anti-depressants for my fibro :( Its always a referral here and there (to all different types of specialists) and I continue to suffer with debilitating pain while my Doctors keep giving me the run around. They know my condition, and that I am in pain, but I guess it's to bad for me...If it were them, I wonder how they would feel...if they even care to help. Because of my back, I can't do what I once could, it continually stops me from doing the things that I should be able to do. I feel helpless, and I am not an addict, but because of all the drug-abusers & users, doc's are now very careful when it comes to giving a prescription for pain (other than vicoden...which doesn't even put a dent in this sort of pain) Their lack of concern makes me want to stop living. I can't take the pain anymore, or laying in bed all day bcuz I live in fear...when my back gives out, I could be anywhere, in the shower, going down the stairs, getting in and out of bed. Mannn..this doesn't feel like life, or atleast a life worth living. I live in CT. Does anyone know an understanding doctor, who won't discriminate against my age...someone who will help me. If so, please write back...I am in desperate need, and as the doctors bills pile up, I am still living with this pain. Its even hard typing, but this is my attempt to get help.