Kate Lynn,

Welcome to the forum, sorry it has to be because of RSD,

You wouldn't happen to live in PA would you? Your Doctors sound like some

of the ones I have seen since moving back to PA from NV. I had a PM doc tell

me I didn't have RSD, this is after being diagnosed by numerous docs including

Dr. Stanton-Hicks of the Cleveland Clinic. She said I didn't have discoloration,

swelling, or sweating so it couldn't be RSD. However I tried to explain to her

that I did all those symptoms and more until I had the nerves burned in my

back (abalation). I also got SSD on first try and it only took 6 weeks after

being released by WC. All of you that have applied and either been accepted

or been denied know they don't just give out SSD without alot of proof of

illness or disability.

I think you need a new PM doc and possibly a new optometrist, it couldn't

hurt. I agree with the previous post in regard to proper treatment if this doc

thinks you are making up RSD, what kind of treatment could you possibly be

getting?