3 months actually should be long enough to find a new doctor.

When you say you had a Spinal Cord Stimulator--was that the trial? Or did you go through the trial and then had the permanent one implanted?

There are different options today then when you first started taking narcotics years ago. I'm not saying that what you're taking isn't the best option, but you might consider working with a doc to determine if you'd get better results with some of the newer options.

Usually Schedule II drugs, are only written in 30 day supplies. If you are taking a lesser narcotic, you really shouldn't have a problem finding a doctor to write the scripts for you. Pain clinics are often now unwilling to write them, but it doesn't mean that there aren't other docs that are willing. Having non-narcotic options as an option are a good idea as well. Have you ever tried Lidocaine patches? epsom salt cream which is inexpensive and available on Amazon works well for some--it makes a big difference in my swelling.

Stopping your meds cold turkey is not a good option. At most you'd want to decrease your dosage by 25% every week or two.

WC rules vary from state to state, but in general the insurance companies seem to be trying to take advantage of the backlash against stronger narcotics. Frankly, they were over prescribed, but instead of trying to evaluate each patient, sometimes bad policies are put into place.

I've had my primary WC doc unexpectedly pass away on me, and three others have left there practices over the years for a variety of reasons. It happens. You might consider trying to find the closest RSD/CRPS support group and get a referral for an experienced RSD/CRPS doc. You could also try a teaching hospital. What if a few Ketamine Infusions put you into remission? (Odds are low it'll be that easy but you never know.)