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Originally Posted by Sonny1
I am sticking it out with this doctor for at least the 1st nerve block on 4/4/11. I spoke with my PT head honcho today about this Dr. and her lack of compassion and bedside manner. PT honcho knows this Dr. well and agreed 100% with my description of her, however said she is the person to go to if I want to see results. She sent her mom there last year for shingles pain. She explained to me that this Dr. is a no nonsense pity party woman, which I get. No pain no gain, but I do have some say in my treatment and treatment is not limited to pills, tests, injections etc., but people connection. So, I will give her a try and see what results I get, if I am not satisfied then we move on!!!  |
Hi Sonny1,
Please trust your instincts. The most horrible experience I had was with a doctor that I had a gut feeling about but kept my appointment anyway because the doctor was recommended by two PT'S and an orthopedic surgeon. I was also worried about the time it would take to find another doctor.
I cannot stress enough the countless folks who have had a spread by CRPS by blocks. Please do not take any chances.
A doctor who lacks compassion and has a poor bedside manner is not a doctor to treat CRPS.
If you can get to New York City I highly recommend Dr. Cruciani at Beth Israel.
Teri