[kahmasayshi3]

Hi all,

I had meniscus repair surgery on 12/20 of last year. Im going through really bad pain and have been for awhile . Im taking upwards 4 1/2 750 Vicodin a day just to take the edge off. This is a work comp injury so I have to jump through hoops to get the right treatment. My current surgeon hasnt examined me once post injury and said that an injury received to my other knee was nothing and I was fine. So I took my xrays to another surgeon on my own insurance since work comp denied it and she said that I have dislocated my knee and my current dr must not have looked at my xrays. Anywho--she also looked at my left leg (surgical leg) and said it looks like i have RSD and that I should change drs asap. So Im in the process of changing drs, but because its work comp it takes forever!
I thought I would post my pic to show the redness in my knee and the edema that abrubtly cuts off on the side, which ive read is a symptom of rsd.
Here are my symptoms:
Pain, deep aching pain, occasionally burning, but mostly deep throbbing, aching
Pain especially bad when i move my leg or walk
Redness in knee, leg seems a different color than normal leg
toes are red and foot turns purple-even though i dont have much pain in my foot
my pinky toe is curling in and i feel it contracting occasionaly
swelling that doesnt go away
stiff leg, wants to stay in one position
cant walk without pain
insomnia,
forgetfullness
depression

I think thats it, but of course ive been super forgetful lately, maybe the pain meds.
Feel free to take a look at my pic, bad lighting i know, but at least notice the swelling. Im now over 3 months post-op.

I appreciate any input, opinions and suggestions.. I know RSD is a tough diagnosis and it seems most drs ive seen arent even looking for it, especially on work comp.

Thanks all!
Shan