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Originally Posted by Angelina55
Dr. Hatheway (the doc who did the SCS) doesn't want to see me again. So I don't have to worry about him. I only have my surgeon. Who did my surgery on my left ankle originally that started the CRPS that is helping me. My family doctor doesn't even really help, but I think I will go see him again to see what he says. I live in a small town and can't find anyone that knows about CRPS/RSD that I haven't already been to and have dismissed me. So I don't know what kind of other doctor to go to.
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While I do not have CRPS, I deal with lumbar spine pain, fusion, nerve damage and Periphreal Neuropathy (PN) legs, ankles and feet. Pain is 24/7. I was fortunate to go to a facility dealing with Pain Management. My doctor is well aware of all these issues that cause debilitating pain. Without the pain meds he has prescribed; I don't know how I woud get thru each day.
I do feel you are in need of a doctor that deals specifically with Pain Management. While they do not work specifically with these diseases, they know and understand how to treat the pain that they cause. I do not like taking the narcotics; but it is not the same as being addicted because there are no highs. While not "addicted"; I am dependent on these meds to treat the pain. I am still limited with the functions I can attend or how long I can stay; but without these meds; would be able to do even less.
Gerry