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Originally Posted by DreaB
 I have seen Dr. Laker conincidently he is @ Harborview UW sports & Spine Specialist, although his bedside manner is good I have had no good interaction with the staff. Because this is a result of a WC injury I see him he prescribes what he beleives to be the treatment and then i have to go through the referring OS who did my 2 surgeries. GRRRRR  That has been my only issue with the Dr. office. The trreatment thus far has been great I'm pleased with my first block and I guess I will take this Ampitriplyn(sp)(not sure @ this). Just thought I lend my 2 cents |
I'm new to this site but stay away from Ampitriplyn, I used to be a paramedic but because of the RSD and all my knee operations, I can no longer do it, but I ran into so many people that have tried it and said it really knocks them out, plus it's addicting. Try Lyrica or Neurontin. Go into RSD, DR. Schwartzman, Phil, Pa. They are the best in the US. for treating this disease. People travel from all over. If your insurance pays for it, lidocaine infusions really help. There may be some other DR's that do them. There are many DR's that don't recognize the disease.