Are doctors really realistic?

Six months ago, I took a form to my pain doctor to get my handicapped permit renewed.  The first time I got one my family Dr. signed it and I got it for a year.  The pain Dr. gave me six months.  Six months??? Did he expect me to be miraculously healed in that time?  Well guess what?  Six months is over and I have to get another form filled out so I can go to the DMV and get a new tag.  No miracles this time.

I am realistic about my condition.  Multiple herniated disks in my neck and lower back with bony growths narrowing the spinal canal and the areas where the nerve roots exit.  Every scan shows more damage.  This stuff doesn't get better and I understand that.  I do what I can to prevent further damage and I am grateful for the pain management that I am receiving.  Just don't pretend that we're waiting for a cure.

Without a handicapped tag, it is almost impossible for me to get out and do things, especially on a bad day.  I don't abuse it.  It took me a very long time to give in and admit I needed it.  Don't make it harder by making me re-apply so often.