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Originally Posted by Rolacoy
Sorry to drop out after PT and the doctor I have been pooped out. Also typing with one hand is slow.
After seeing My PT'ist and getting another Dexameth patch on my shoulder I went and saw my family doctor. He has been my dr for about 20 years. He told me I did not have RDS, that I did not have the symptoms for RDS. I hope he is right. I think my neurologist just "grabbed" on to RSD because he had no other explanation. He did not examine me at the time that his PA told me I had RSD. However he did do a prety good exam the first time that I saw him. But at that time he did not appear to look for the symptoms That you all have outlined.
I am still researching the links you gave me. Tuesday I plan to make an appointment with Dr that recommended the neurologist to see what else we can do to track down th cause of my problem. There are 4 pain management specialists and one anesthesiologist in the same medical group listed as "Doctors in Shreveport, LA who treat or diagnose Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.
Thanks again.
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I hope for your sake it isn't RSD. There are enough concerns there that you do need to be proactive, but I agree, that your initial diagnosis is questionable. It is irksome that they gave the diagnosis and then scheduled your next appointment 2 months in the future.
One last quick link for you to look at:
http://www.oklahomarsdcrpssupport.co...lpainindex.htm
You are familiar with arthritis pain. Compare how it rates to your new pain. Is your pain so severe it matches up with the pain scale? There are other types of neuropathic pain that are similar in intensity to RSD, as well.
Good luck with your upcoming appointment!