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Originally Posted by RichS
Neurochic
My surgeon did recommend a Pain Management Dr. During my last visit, he was telling me that he was helping an associate of his inserting pain med pumps in his patients, and told him about my symptoms. That Dr. told him that it sounds like RSD, so he relayed that info. He told me that this guy knew lots about the condition. My first thought was "great, I'll get on this immediately!" My insurance changed, so I checked the doctors that were in my network and he wasn't. I thought I'd be willing to pay the extra expenses if he was that good. I did some research on him and read some very bad reviews of him. One site had 15 reviews, and 12 of the 15 were bad, and I mean very bad. I'm going the correct route of the insurance and seeing my primary care dr. on Wednesday and getting a referral to someone in network so I can start moving forward.
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Some docs are really quick on the draw pertaining to these SCS. Be careful. Everything I've read about SCS and RSD is very mixed and pretty much a temporary fix while lining the pockets of a few at your expense. I believe Mike once provided a link stating that SCS were never meant for those with RSD in the first place (in so many words, (correct me if I'm wrong Mike.) To me, the big push for SCS seems to be an easy-out for those doctors wanting to avoid narcotics and the DEA.