Hi Doobiedoright,

 I remember telling my comp Dr about 2 or 3 weeks after a carpal tunnel surgery that I woke up and my hand had started burning like nothing I had ever felt before....his reply was stern and harsh, he said to me"dont even try that crap with me, I am not going to start you on any pain killers he said and added "how stupid do you think I am?"  Well I thought he was a stupid work comp whore! and when another Dr finally diagnosed me 2 1/2 years later after it had taken over my entire upper body....I called the stupid comp Dr and give him a piece of my mind and told him he was going to need a very good lawyer...lol   I have had RSD in both arms,shoulders and mid back for 8 years....I deal with it like you do!

Franknberrie