It's disappointing not to get a definitive diagnosis, I expect, but physio, hydro, acupuncture, ami and gabapentin or pregabalin are all pain treatments so he's referring you for the treatment you probably would have had anyway. I'm on ami and pregabalin, both to treat nerve pain, and other painkillers, and tolerate them well. You GP sounds great and I hope you've been able to make another appt with them after the letter arrives from the consultant. Perhaps it would help if you spoke to the consultants secretary to find out when the letter is due to go out?

I think any of us who suffer chronic pain will agree that it's really important to pace yourself (don't laugh Suzi) and rest when we need to. Pain can cause and ncrease depression, so hopefully these treatments will help you with your MH