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Old 10-11-2016, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Shay08 View Post
In the beginning my ortho prescribed my meds, then my primary care physician who referred me to a specialist in the area of CRPS. The most effective treatments came from a neurologist/internal medicine specialist. I am now receiving effective treatment from a neurologist who specializes in pain management. Hang in there. Sometimes it takes time to find the right doctor.
I had the most help from my GP / primary care physician, my neurologist, my rheumatologist and the pain specialist.

I went to all orthopedists since my accident, and they kept me on a string and in a lot of pain for almost 3 years, not knowing what to do with me (I wasn't diagnosed back then). I can safely say, none of those orthopedists knew a thing about RSD!

A referral back then to a neurologist would have been nice (much sooner), but it didn't happen.
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Work related (car) accident September 21, 1995, consequences:
- chondromalacia patellae both knees
- RSD both legs (late diagnosis, almost 3 years into RSD) & spread to arms/hands as of 2008
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