I just checked your profile to remind myself..because your screen name is familiar.

I... am the sympathetic type :-)
Although, I'm capable of being to the point, as well.

I'm sorry you're in this predicament.
It's an all too familiar one.

Have you told your Dr what you said here?
( that might seem self-evident.. but.. a lot of us.. for whatever reason..
Do not present how bad things are to our Dr.s
Is there anyone who could go with you to Dr. And back up how much this is affecting your quality of life. ( sounds odd, I know..
But.. for some reason.. it has added weight when my husband is there saying " she's not telling you how bad it gets"

I completely understand that feeling that you cannot " take this constant pain "

I don't have a magic answer. Wish like hell that I did.
It's wron for people to have to live in such pain.

Hugs
jc

Even if you get ahold of another dr-you should not have to be in such degree of pain..also is there anything that distracts you a little to help lessen the pain?

I am sorry....steroids help some and do not help everyone...what JC said....talk to doctor and complaining more than not about their treatment plans....telling them this treatment plan is not working?

I totally get it. My pain gets worse every month and my pain dr shorts me by a week . So the last week is always a bitch. I am trying to find a different dr. But it's hard.

Don't stop the search for a good doctor that would be willing to help you. Have you been with your previous doctor very long? Can you be very adamant about the amount of pain you are in, suggesting he take more tests to prove you are not exaggerating your pain? Most doctors now are so reluctant to increase or even give out medication but if you talk to him very firmly or find another doctor, some are more willing to be more on the side of the patient then the government bureaucracy. I am blessed to have a doctor that takes good care of me but he isn't taking new patients or I would suggest you all come and see him! Wishful thinking anyway. Hugs GB

Not sure what your exact pain issue is. I am not familiar with RSD. I will say I have severe cartilage loss in one compartment of my knee, moderate in the the rest. It was not enough for a knee replacement. My pain doc did a genicular nerve ablation. My knee feels so much better. I have some discomfort some days but not the constant level 8 pain. I wish you luck and hope you find a way to help your pain.

Pls try and make a list or a daily document of your pain and the level. Write down how you feel, and stress how the quality of your life is suffering. Having something in writing helps you remember certain things and lets your doctor know he needs to slow down and validate your need for help. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Hi there. When was the last time you had a full evaluation for your pain issue? You also said that steroids helped a little. How many injections did you get? I get shots too and I believe that three shots is optimal. If this is how you are being treated you need to tell your dr that your pain level is more than you can handle. Don't back down because that is what they want you to do. Good luck.
Hugggss Jasmine