I was one of those who was pressured by my short term disability to have some documentation regarding my diagnosis. When the Neuro insisted on doing this test I refused, even though he suggested that I would not have "documentation" to satisfy my short term disability insurance.

My response was to immediately found another Neuro who I still see today who detailed in my records the high risk of spreading my CRPS with this test.

CRPS is a clinical diagnosis. Carefully documented medical records always trump a specific test. Please do not feel forced into this test. Failure to have this test done will not cause you to lose your short term disability.

If your doc has suggested or implied this find another. About the only thing we have going for us as patients is the ability to protect ourselves from risky procedures and treatments.

The only thing I can think of that is more threatening and frightening than the risk of losing financial security by feeling forced to undergo a risky test is facing a possible spread.

Please take a minute to read the tDCS thread. Since you have such a fresh case you may be able kick it back into remission if it is truly a return of CRPS.

Hoping better days are ahead for you!