1. How long did it take to get a dx? how many docs?
12 doctors in 6 monthes

2. have you ever been denied treatment?
yes. i was turned down for lumber blocks by my insurance.

3. Been told its in your head/making it up... etc? by family, friends or doctors?
worse, i have been called a slacker and a faker by my clasemates, kids i grew up with.

4. Been called a drug seeker/addict?
honestly no, because i dont take the meds... too stubborn

5. Not been believed at the ER?
-left the ER in more pain then when you arrived?
no. again too stubborn to go.. and i wouldnt have anyone to take me anyway...

6. Felt you were alone at least once since getting the dx?[/QUOTE]
all the time. everyday. even before i got RSD i was alone. after RSD it just got worse. especially trying to get foster parents to bring me to a doc