Hi oh, of course, i have been unable to find a dr that even acts like they have even ever heard the word arachnoiditis! Just told i have it. Any particulars unheard of. I even emailed dr aldrete, who was kind enough to write back. I will have to go there im afraid if i want to see a dr that knows about arach. Only 3 states away! But he doesnt know of a dr in texas either! My dr treats the pain under the diagnosis intractable pain even though he has my mri disk & report showing advanced adhesive arach. So glad your friend has a dr. I may be asking you questions if thats alright with you!