I have read a lot of posts here, and have read a lot of interesting stories. I've kind of got some people in mind that I'd like to talk to, but am open to talking to anyone and everyone! Secretly, though, I was hoping you'd respond. You not only seem very well informed, but your posts just crack me up! It's good to have friends that know when to be serious, but also when to make jokes and laugh. Laughing is what gets me through these bad days! So I'm thankful that you replied!

I am absolutely in awe of this doctor, actually. He came in and sat down and knew so much of my history--he said he had gone over my history already. That surprised me, as most doctors I go to have not taken the time to do that. He knew that I was interested in ruling out/testing for RSD. He also knew that I had peripheral neuropathy and was diagnosed at Mayo. He knew that I had tried pain pills, but my body won't absorb them so I recently was put on the fentanyl patch. He knew most of my symptoms, and asked questions to fill in the gaps. I was AMAZED. Beyond my family doctor (who is also amazing and has been my doctor for 13 years), no other doctor has invested that much time in me. He had wonderful eye contact (and while I hate eye contact-truly I do), it was good to know he was focused on me and the conversation and not his next patient or what was for lunch! He was incredibly smart/informative. While he talks fast and spews out a TON of information, he didn't mind my questions at all and made sure he answered them in a way that satisfied me. I am thrilled to have such a wonderful doctor on my 'team', and couldn't have asked for more! So yes, to answer your question, I am VERY satisfied with my doctor and am so looking forward to working with him. My family doctor is truly amazing as well--he's worked after hours and done research just for me... but of course, he is not a specialist and is limited in what he can diagnose/do. My neurologist gave up on me after only a few months, and told me he can no longer help me since I don't respond to the medicine. But I am confident that between my family doctor and my new pain management doctor, that I can get the best care possible and hopefully get rid of some of this pain!