I've had experiences with drs who don't know what is wrong when there is a problem and who don't want to accept responsibility even if they do know what is wrong. And I have also had drs who try to make it seem like I am imagining these problems or was a hypocondriac, only to find that with further investigation from other drs (preferably drs who don't know the one who may have messed up) that what I was experiencing was real. Getting xrays, blookwork from others drs and by documenting everything you feel and all your dr appts and getting records of all your procedures (in a non-chalent manner) is good to do. I don't think it hurts to get an opinion from a good med mal attorney too. From past experience though, it is real tough to win a med mal suit. I tried but because of some drs covering for each other so that their insurance rates don't go up, it is very hard to win. It is also very time consuming and stressful and can turn drs you already see against you. I've been there, but don't regret it for a second. I stopped my suit because my med mal lawyers couldn't said that my dr met the acceptable level of care. That doesn't mean he didn't screw up, but it'e apparantly enough to cover his butt. I think after what happened to me, they should raise that std of care.I don't want to this happen to anyone else either. At least I hope I opened some eyes to what some drs can do that can hurt people for the rest of their lives, so that they can be more cautious about who they see so that they don't get hurt too. But they try to make the victim look like the crazy one. It's a shame, but that's the way it is sometimes. I hope and pray that whatever you do, that you feel better soon. Your health is most important. Take care my friend. Sincerely, Renee. PS - You are NOT CRAZY. Don't let your dr make you think you are. Believe in your convictions. What you feel is real and you having complications from something. Possibly the SCS. I don't know because I'm not a dr, but I would check into it, after your health improves. Remember too there are statutes for legal action if you choose to take that course. NJ has a statute of two years. And also check healthgrades on any future drs you see to make sure they have good ratings and no malpractice suits against them. The dr that I think contributed to me getting rsd did have a prior malpractice suit against him that he lost, but unfortunately for me, I found out too late. Good luck my friend. With love, Renee.
PSS - I am glad that you are seeing a neurologist on Friday. If you can get a report non-chalantly from your SCS dr's receptionist to give to her, that would be good. You are entitled to copies of all you medical reports and if they ask why, not that they should, you can say its for insurance purposes or if your on SSDI, you can say you need to keep records for them which is good to do anyway. I hope they can help you to feel better. Take care my friend.