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Originally Posted by Jennelle
Hi all!!! I am a little frustrated today, I can't seem to find a good doctor who knows much about RSD. My doctor now couldn't believe that my RSD had spread to my other arm without having injured it so he put me through a lot of painful tests and sure enough it was! He just doesn't listen. I found that lots of doctors say they "treat" RSD but they don't know a lot about it. Anyone live in the Washington area have any ideas? I live about 1hr away from Seattle. Let me add one thing... I did find a REALLY good pain guy named Dr.Vu from Good Samaritan pain clinic....he seems to know more than the doc in charge of my care. Thanks!
Jennelle  |
Hi Jenelle,
I'm sorry you having such a stressful time. I know how you feel it's bad enough be in such pain being unable to find a doctor who can help makes it worse. Finding the group of doctors who can help you manage your pain takes time and patience. I'm from OH so I don't know any doctors in your area. However, if you go to webmd.com 3/4 of the way down on the screen there is an option for doctors. It will ask for the area code and city you are searching in start with a neurologist and work from there. It doesn't come to my foggy brain right now. I have read about doctors in California that work with RSD.
If it's a primary care physician you are in need of try nurse line. You can also contact the RSDS association at RSDS.org and they may be able to help.
I know it can be confusing and frustrating trying to put together your medical team. Don't get to worked up it will make your pain worse.
I wish you the best of luck in your search for relief,
Take care,
Sherrie
