[Nanc]

Hi Richard! So sorry for what you are dealing with. It is terrible when we suffer so much and have to deal with doctors who are just flat-out stupid! (Sorry, but I have had several of them) Anyway, I agree with catra that you need to find a knowledgeable doctor first thing. That, I know, is a huge challenge in itself. From recent experience, I would not recommend UVA's pain clinic at all. They were great back in the early 90's when I went there, but not now. The dr I saw there a little more than a year ago was a joke.
Did you look into MCV/VCU? There seems to be some really good drs there. I do not see anyone there for RSD, but I do for migraines. Their Neurology dept is supposed to be the best. I have heard that there are RSD specialists there as well. I see someone else to manage my pain and he implanted both spinal cord stimulators in me last year. It took a long time to find this dr, but I love him!! He is at Stony Point Spine Center here in Richmond.
I cannot tolerate most meds, pt, tens, bath soaks, so the SCS works for me. Everyone is different so you really need to find someone who is experienced and open minded!!

I wish you luck!!
Nanc