You are so right. this occurs with many other medical conditions. Instead of the doctors being up front, and admitting they don't know enough, or doing the research on it for a patient, they pass you on to other physicians. Their oath should be taken seriously for all patients. I found that teaching institutions for the most part are the best, as there is a sharing of knowledge within different diciplines. This lacks in everyday practice, and it is often up to the patient to inform each doctor of what has occured previously. I feel for those of you who do have RSD. I have NP in places, and I can understand the pain involved with that disorder. I hope each of you finds a doctor who has courage and the smarts to help treat it effectively. ginnie