I injuryed my back in 89 and mostly was able to deal with the pain that would flare up for 3-4 days a month by using pain meds, chropractor, etc.

Then in dec of 2000, it flared up again, this time nothing could relieve the pain. I've tried everything from meds to tens unit. Had surgery may 01 and have been worst since. The surgeon offered to repeat the surgery idet, or have a fusion but i'm too scared since the first surgery made matters worse. Tried pt again, no luck.
I have a small central bulging disc at l4-l5, ddd, gerd and depresion. I'm on ssd for the back problem and depression. Also I had a long term disibity ins policy through my employer. Here's my question and problem....The ins co is trying there damnest to kick me off. I've been collecting on this policy for about 3 yrs now. So far they've have a home visit and sent me to a rehab place for an evualtion (these people said I could work, but the ins company didn't boot me off then, I told the ins co they were crazy!), this was about a year ago. They call about monthly for update from me, yearly paperwork for the doc to fill out etc. Ok to the question, sorry. Now they are sending me to a ortho surgeon this coming thurs and i'm so worried he'll write up a report saying I can work! I can't sit longer than 10-15 min without pain and standing is the same. The pain goes accross my lower back into my rear end, both sides and down my back legs. Lately the pain is starting on the front of my right leg too but stops at about the knee.
The pain seems to start on the right side of my lower back. I feel best in the morning and get worst as the day goes on. When it's real bad, I lay down, it's still hurts bad but seems to feel better after I laid down for at least an hour. I'm still on pain meds.
I have my family doctor helping me but she's no specialist so I don't know how much weight she'll carry in helping me.

I'm having a heck of a time finding the type of lawyer to handle ltd ins claims.

Anyone have any suggestions for my upcoming appt.?

Anyone been booted off long term disibility? Fought and ins co?

Info please help!!