just another thought, I know you are 21 but you said you believe the md's are not taking you seriously. Would you have someone who could accompany you to the md for support and advocacy perhaps? like a parent or older sibling? Maybe this would persuade an md to listen to your complaints more seriously. Just a thought.
missy
hi,
How many md's have you been to? I would go to another md and tell him/her is going on, just becuase you are 21 doesnt mean your cant have spinal issues or anything else. It is the doctor who will request the MRI from the insurance company yes, but the insurance company is ultimately the ones who will say "yes or no", not your doctor. But you have to get an md who will give justification for one. Go to another md, his rationale for not giving you any diagnostic tests is ridiculous.
good luck