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Originally Posted by birchlake
The problem is "they don't know what they don't know".
That is why you need to get MANY, MANY opinions before hanging your coat on their coat rack.
I saw one podiatrist that had only seen 2 cases of CRPS in 26 years. On to the next podiatrist!
Don't feel guilty about getting multiple opinions. You want to find professionals (doctors, therapists, etc) who are VERSED in this disorder.
You do not want one that doesn't have experience; you by default turn into their education. And you'll suffer for it.
Do this: ASK EVERY PROFESSIONAL you see point blank how much experience they have with CRPS. It may very well may be the most important question you have ever, or will ever ask. Ask them exactly how many cases have they treated. Have a conversation about how much they know. Don't assume just because they are a professional, they'll know. Not the case with this disorder.
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Thank you for the advice!!! I have already run up against 2 docs that have never even heard of CRPS. It flippin' kills me!! How in the world can doctors NOT no about this disease? My new doctor (who did my block on fri.) has treated lots and lots of people with this disease. But he is a specialist in the pain field of doctoring. I thank God everyday that I found him!! Thanks again for your wonderful insight and advice. I sure can use it.
