It is probably very worthwhile to try to get into to see Dr. Schwartzman at Drexel. There is a long wait, but it certainly doesn't hurt to get on the list. In the meantime, Pete has a terrific doc in Fort Washington. Northern Va. isn't that far away from SE Pa., you could make the trip in one day. Or - find out which are the good teaching hospitals in DC, they might include Georgetown and George Washington (GWU) and make some phone calls to see if there are any RSD specailists on their staff. Do you have a support group in your area? You may want to contact the leader of the group for advice.

I have tried not to settle for anything less than the very best in the medical field since I became sick. It meant traveling from RI to Boston for my treatments when I was first diagnosed, and then to Marlton, NJ for my first 22 ketamine infusions. You have indicated that you have a supportive spouse - he will probably be relieved to get you to a decent place where they know what they are doing.

Good luck to you. XOXOX Sandy