My opinion of PM Drs. is below the scale of 0. They most likely think since they are the ones suppose to deal with cronic pain, they have no reason to talk to PCP's.

I do think though you are right about it. My PCP talks to a lot of my Drs. that have helped me. My TOS Dr. worked with him to help get me better and others have to. The 5 PM Drs. were ignorant of RSD in my opinion. The U of C was the worst. To me learning hospitals are good for using people for guinea pigs.

You asked if they believe in RSD. I believe so, if not they are sure using it for a big money maker in pills and SCS's and Pain Pumps.

Ada

Ada,

You're correct about learning hospitals.
You always see me "pushing University hospitals", but, ONLY for a diagnoses, and to get steered to conservative treatment.

This is not a disease that wants to be surgeried and pumped and have ribs out, etc. It needs to be studied a bit first.
Why?
Because, we're ALL different!

Our medical system in this country *america has become a "machine" for things like say, colon cancer.
Cut it out.
Chemo it.
Deal with it.

RSD on the other hand, is a toughy, because I've NEVER heard of anyone dying of it, directly.
And, it has no certain cure.

So, if you're a doctor, what do you do?
You must hunker down, and become a "Manager".

Did someone say "EGO"?

Haha!
Love it!


pete

Totally agree. That's why it's so important to find someone with patience and self-deprecation, in addition to full academic qualification in Pain Medicine.

And on the point of frustration over not being able to do anything, check out Dr. Schwartzman's latest article that was just linked to at http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread88983.html

Mike

Pain Management is a big ticket money maker right now. Just my opinion. Gargatuan egos and big bank accounts.

MsEliie, I so agree with you. I think my PCP gets angry with my PM. He got mad enough he took back control over my pain management & left him to deal with my SCS & thats about it. He doesnt listen to me. I think he just just likes to hear himself talk & sound smart sometimes. Too bad the last decision he made about me got overruled by not one but two of my doctors. So much for his Ego! lol!!!
Hugs, Denny