My story is the opposite.
The first time I saw my orthopedic he didn't believe in RSD and took my clawed fingers and tried to straighten them. I screamed in pain and pushed him away and against a wall. lol. Now every time I see him the first thing he does when he enters the room is roll a small table between us. lol.
He now believes in RSD and has study up on it and agrees that I have it.
I just thought the situation was funny and I wanted to share it.

Hope for better days, Jimbo