I was involved in an automobile accident, a car pulled out infront of my brother and we struck their car. They were found to be at fault. The accident occured in Aug of 2006 and I just really feel like I have got no where with my severe back pain.

I began treatment with chiropractic and then was referred to a whacko doctor who did nothing but prescribe me Norco and Ambien.

I did physical therapy for months but discontinued after they felt I wasn't progressing. I have tried acupuncture mulitple times.

I then in January was sent for a very expensive MRI and found I had 3 herniations in the 3 lowest discs of my back and one in my neck.

I finally was referred to a very good surgeon. Along with the help of his PA, they decided that facet injections would help minimize the pain since they did not want to jump right into surgery. I did not make it to my appointment because we soon found out there was no more insurance available through the liable vehicle, I have since had to continue my care through Kaiser.

Kaiser has done nothing to help me. They are making me jump through every hoop I have already done and in 6 months I have not had any progress! They want me to do acupuncture again and the doctor has said that she believes it muscle not herniations and that she doesnt treat an MRI she treats her patient. I feel completely helpless because I am 22 and I should not feel so crippled! I have difficulty doing anything...sitting, standing, walking etc. I cannot have more children at this point because I am taking Ultram ER 200mg and Norco 10/325.

So I ask help of you all:
How do I work the Kaiser system to get the treatment I need (Facet joint injections)?
What kind of self help do you think would minimize pain?
What kind of medical treatment do you think would help?

Thank you so much for your help, I just really hate taking the medication but I have no other choice as I cannot function a normal life in this much pain. My goal is to have more children and the way this treatment is going there is no way I can.