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Originally Posted by CRPSbe
I'd certainly go for a second opinion on that hand, esp. since they suggested surgery, which is a big no-no for RSD. Better be sure before surgery than after. Take it from someone who had all the signs and symptoms of RSD but who wasn't diagnosed before laparoscopic kneesurgery... I was diagnosed about a year after. My leg went totally purpleish/greyish/black after surgery, depending on how long I was held upright. All they could do was order me to "go back to bed". It didn't bode well for the RSD, on the contrary...
So be sure before you let them do surgery.
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I am well aware of the surgery with RSD is a no-no. I had 2 possibly 3 unnecessary surgeries before I was accurately diagnosed. Dx. took 2 1/2 years after my first and triggering surgery. I am in a damned if i do , damned if I don't position with my thumb. I can't afford to lose total use it.
I saw my PM doc today, and told her of my visit to the new neuro doc. Her immediate response was change doctors. I have an appointment with a new "new" neurologist. Will keep you all posted. Thanks again for everyone's responses and support.