I'm so sorry it took so long for you to be diagnosed. That is what is maddening about this disease to me......that SO many docs have no idea what it is. I actually ask EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSION that I run across if they have heard of RSD and, if not, I take a moment to educate them......whether it be a doctor, nurse, or technician. I could care less whether I offend or embarrass a doctor. I make it my mission in life to raise awareness about this disease SO THAT people like you and so many others don't have to go to 20 docs over years before they're diagnosed and properly treated. My hubby had skin cancer removed from his hand yesterday. As he's cutting into him, I take the time to ask the doctor (with nurse present) if he'd heard of RSD (he had.....but knew no details.....so there follows the conversation for the duration of the excision!!). I at least waited until AFTER he gave hubby the numbing meds to bring it up!!!

I thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. I greatly appreciate and respect all of your input!!