I was referred by my pcp doc to a Pain Management doc in my small town. Due to new KY law HB1, my pcp doesn't want to prescribe my pain meds, which are methadone and lorcet. The new pain doc said he did not believe I had RSD because it is such a rare condition. It is as if he has already made a decision without ever speaking with me. I have been diagnosed by several tests, namely bone scan, temperature studies, and nerve blocks. I do not want to go thru these tests again so I am getting my records sent to the new doc. I've had RSD since 1995. My meds had it basically under control, but now the new doc doesn't want to prescribe them. He doesn't believe pain meds are effective. I haven't actually seen him but am supposed to on Wed the 20th. I am so stressed. I have lost faith the my rsd will be under control again.
I hope I am wrong about the new pain doc. He did mention a pain pump. Has anyone ever had one? If so, was it helpful? And do you still have it? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.