Last week's appointment with my neurologist confirmed CRPS. At first he did not understand what I was saying but then when I took my shoe and sock off the other foot he clearly saw what was going on. He immediately made an appt with an anesthesiologist at another Kaiser facility. Turns out this Dr is the "pain management specialist" at Kaiser in the DC area. Hmm. Doesn't surprise me one bit that my "personal care" (that is certainly a joke) physician did not even know one existed.

This Dr. immediately wants to do a block. Now of course there is a 3 week wait at Kaiser for that. However, it is giving me time to read as much as I can about CRPS. From what I have read on this board, it does not sound like very many people have had long term positive results from this type of treatment. Not sure what exactly to do next.

One question I did ask my neuro was if it was common for people with PN to also get CRPS. He said no-and that to him it was more UNLIKELY for that to happen. I can't be one of the "onlys" out there. Anyone else here on this board have PN first and then get CRPS?

As always, thanks to all those who contribute here. What I have learned is so valuable-

Judie