Thanks Pete and Mike-

Pete - that particular test does not make my arms turn colors. Its was a very different strength test that the doctors used to determine my injury - it was pretty complicated and I can't really remember how I did it. And Getson does beleive that the ketamine will work for me, primary because lidocaine treated the RSD pain so well in my leg, and has reduced my symptoms in other areas. I am better after it than I was before it. All I can do is try. Thank you though for your input and for your friendship since I have joined the board. We are so similar with the head pain. Does loud noise hurt your head? And do bumpy car rides make you nuts?

Mike - Subrogation will go to my WC. After 2 surgeries, 8 SGB, 4 lidocaine infusions, and 3 years of meds I'm sure I'm up to $50,000. And I have 3 years from when I should have known. I think that's when I talked to Getson. My original ortho doc was the guy did my QME (or whatever they are called for WC purposes) and had guilt written all over his face. Talk about a painful meeting for me. My attorney, who is a very, very good one, wanted me to go this particular ortho surgeon because he is known as the best in RI and my WC insurance company uses him. All I could think of at during our meeting was that he could have said he was SORRY for wrecking my life. It would have gone a long way. His bedside manner is the pits and always has been - I've never met a patient who likes him. But I think my attorney hoped that his guilt would prod him into making a good decision on my behalf. He did determine that I have lost 7% of the use of my arm (3% due to pain). My RSD was recognized. In RI that is worth a whopping $1,965. Whoohoo! So to put it in perspective, the amount that RI law says is due to me because I have suffered an injury in my workplace and should be compensated for that loss is $1965. That approximates one quarter's property taxes on my home. RI law for WC victims is just awful.

WC court is next. Thanks for the advice on the malpractice. I sincerely appreciate it.

XOXOX Sandy