Is it malpractice if a specialist in spine/nerves said there is nothing wrong with you and everything you feel is normal and later it worsens?

The behavior of the nerve specialist is pretty audacious. I can't fathom why a doctor who assumed you were injured enough to provide you with injections into your spine would later say that you did not have a spinal problem.  I think if you pursue a case, the big problem you are going to have to deal with is the issue of proximate cause. When you began experiencing radiculopathy (nerve firing into legs) that was a sign that you your condition deteriorated. The argument will be that you would have needed spinal surgery irrespective of whether or not you were removed off of the profile as a result of the doctor's errant diagnosis.  If you want to investigate a case, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts.  Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case. Click here for more information about me. Click here for more information about my firm. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com.