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Originally Posted by Shay08
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.
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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.