Absolutely, positively keep the appointment, with Dr. Schwartzman!

I was injured and got RSD in 83 (Eighty Three), and seven years later, after seeing more than 100 doctors (walking out on many of them), my Chiropractor recognized my symptoms were the same as another patient who was seeing him. This other patient had left some RSD pamphlets and I got one. I read it, and had no doubt that's what I had. The chiropractor made me a fast appointment. When Dr. S. told me "I know what you have". I almost burst into tears. The fear and frustration that 7 long years with those crappy meds back then, and NO ANSWERS~!

I don't know if you have any litigation going on, but if so, you REALLY need Dr S on your side. Even if your insurance company gives you a difficult time. Dr. S's C.V. is incredibly long. Perhaps the longest of any neurologist. He's been the chief of neurology of at least 6 major hospitals. While he is concentrating on the Ketamine coma, he had me in for the lidocaine infusion (10 days ).

He's kind and gentle, and really knows a lot of what rsd does. My own doctor, Knobler, was his partner for several years. They're both at the pinnacle of treating this monster!

Be well!

Pete