Desi
I had carpal tunnel release on both hands last summer and haven't been back to work since. I am glad to say I haven't had to see the ortho surgeon since January He totally dropped the ball when it came to the RSD, the PT was the one who diagnosed me.
What I don't understand is that from everything I read they say early treatment has the best success. Why does it take us so long to get to the right specialists?? All of the specialists I have seen took months to get appointments with. Then they try to do catch up....for me too late.
Maybe the doctor on June 6th can give you some pain meds that will give you a little relief until you see the other doctors.
Hang in there
Jeanne