I also saw Raja who was less than impressive. I had to explain to him what Low Dose Naltrexone was. He had no clue-thought I was being treated for alcohol or drug addiction. When I explained to him that in a low dose, such as 4.5 mg. it modulates activity of glial cells to act as a neuroprotectant and suppressant of inflammatory responses, he looked at me like I had two heads. Also seemed a bit embarrassed in front of the resident that the patient had to educate the doctor regarding a treatment for chronic pain.

The only thing Raja could offer me was a second Spinal Cord Stimulator, despite a detailed report from a top neurologist detailing the action of the spread caused by the first one that failed. When, in utter disbelief, I asked Raja to produce solid research demonstrating the safety of SCS for CRPS he became defensive and indicated that there was noting he could offer me. Sadly, the resident in the room looked shocked that Raja would brush off the report of the neurologist and additionally that he had no response to my request for proof of a treatment that had already maimed me.

When it comes to the Blaustien Pain Treatment Center at Johns Hopkin's it is consumer beware!