Originally Posted by zookester

I'm sorry you are having this pain!! My first question would be if you have seen a Neurosurgeon? I know you mentioned a neurologist but a Neurosurgeon is who you would want to consult with for cervical spine issues especially if the bulging discs are putting pressure on your nerves. An ortho would not be as qualified to interpret these results and relying only on MRI reports is not always a good idea either. I had a very successful 2 level cervical laminectomy/foraminotomy after my head on collision and my only regret was that I had put it off due to fear and suffered way to long. I was immediately better and have had no further symptoms or issues since the procedure just over a year ago - this of course was before I ended up with CRPS II after several complex hip operation. Did they say which nerve was the cause of your CRPS II? In order to make that diagnosis they rely on objective findings of a specific nerve(s) injury/damage?

It isn't necessary to have all of the symptoms to be suffering from CRPS. In your shoes I would certainly seek second and 3rd opinions but keep in mind not all doctors are familiar with CRPS so you may get conflicting diagnosis anyways. I think with CRPS II (at least from what my doctors have said) that it is much easier to diagnose because they can identify the nerve injury unlike with CRPS I or RSD. You might also ask why they diagnosed CRPS II that way if you missed anything during your appointment they can further clarify what you missed.. lol.. we often don't always hear everything being said during quick appointments.

Keep up with that attitude of proving him wrong.. no matter what the diagnosis is that kind of mentality will help you in the long run!