Hi LW,

I'm sorry that you are dealing with this.

I don't think it's necessary to have a PCP who is an expert in CRPS, as long as you have a pain mgt doc who is.

I do think it's necessary to have a PCP who admits what he doesn't know and who works to maximize your health. If he disagrees with a specialist, he should have an explanation for that and a plan to determine the correct dx. If he disagrees with a specialist he sent you to, he should have a damned good explanation for that !

Many of us have had our concerns minimized, dealt with snide comments implying we are just drug seekers, or been told "it's all in our head." Find solace in the fact that you have some professionals on your medical team who "get it" and work to eliminate those who aren't trying to help you.