[Most of the good orthopedic doctors DO know what RSD is. I just had a consult with one as my ankle is in bad shape. Was advised not to do surgery to correct it because of the RSD. I do believe your orthorpedic specialist will know what to do to help you, without making the RSD worse. Sorry your foot is broken, hope they can set it, and make you as comfortable as possible. I think my RSD developed because of the injury to the ankle. I had some ganglion cysts removed, which have nerves in them. Hope all goes well for you while you heal. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. ginnie

Sorry..... I got such good pain relief from it that I hoped it would be a an inexpensive alternative, but thanks for letting me know.

Went to the ortho today, and apparently the er doctor is a complete moron. No broken bone. Just a major sprain. Doctor said the pain shouldnt be this bad and that i was exaggerating it. He also was a believer that rsd doesnt spread and it will just go away with exercise. What an idiot

He also proceeded to grab my rsd hand and move my fingers. In which i cried and yelled at him.

i wish more doctors in my area were knowledgeable about rsd.

Any doctor who tells you that you are exaggerating the pain from RSD is not worth your time. He is Moron. It is as good as calling you a lier. My first Neruo did that, and I left the practice period. Hope your spain gets better soon. Wish the RSD calmed down for you. Sorry that happened Candice. ginnie

Here is a suggestion. Print off the materials about spread and RSD and mail them to him. (what an idiot!)