... told my that he will not do more then 3 on me as it is too dangerous to the nerve cluster. He said that it is used as a diagnostic tool as well as hopefully, a pain relieving procedure. For me, I have NOT had any pain relief as of yet. I pray that tomorrow will bring me some. ... (7 replies)
... My daughter's RSD started in her left foot, and the doctor would put 5 electrode pads in various places on her foot, and then 5 matching pads along her spine. ... (13 replies)
... Flaminghands is right, if you have the burning pain or pins and needles pain, ask about taking Gabapentin or Lyrica. I take Gabapentin and it works great for me. It had to be built up in my system though. ... (7 replies)
... rted taking it, it made me tired and dizzy but as time had gone, I got used to it. Now I take 3200 mg a day. Let me tell you, if I miss a dose, I feel it!!!! The pain pills for me only takes an edge off of things but that's about it. I am on Percocet now but again, it doesn't really do anything for me. ... (1 replies)
... horrid, awful burning, pain caused by the feeling of barbwire wrapping around my ankle. Now that it has spread to my left hand, across to my right foot and calf. ... (22 replies)
... at is already sensitive. I've had fibromyalgia which has me tender from pressure if applied. I dont like what the bier block involves. I am willing to try to get relief but I dont want to be a guinea pig either. i dont want to go with the it might work with side effects...and im still having the same pain. ... (7 replies)
... weeks of no RSD pain, but I still have all the other issues. It would not effect your disability status, it is not some magic cure that fixes you. ... (4 replies)
... I have not personally had to go to the ER for treatment on my pain.I do know a couple people who have rsd that have had to do that. They weren't treated very well. ... (5 replies)
... I could not take the neurontin years ago when I had RSD in my foot. It was the worst 3 months of my life. I had to stop taking it. At that time, they did not know what was wrong with me. ... (10 replies)
... In your original post you did not indicate why you think you have RSD or what type of pain you are having. Burning pain is the one think that I think is very constant in all RSD patients, as is sensitivity, but the sensitivity can be to touch, cold, heat. ... (6 replies)
... First appointment with pain mgmt doc was awful because.... ... (9 replies)
... S1 spinal fusion pain and I have to tell you, as disturbing as the experience was while going through it the pain relief was amazing. ... (28 replies)
... I am so sorry that your RSD is that bad. Mine hasn't gotten to that point as of yet and I pray it stays that way. ... (4 replies)
... I'm surprised you haven't heard of Ketamine since it has been discussed alot on this board. It is a drug treatment that can or can not give you relief, possible help you go into remission. Although it is administered in several different ways depending on how your PM and you decide how you want it.
Yes, I do have a handicapped plaque and I'm considered SSDI, but I had to... (4 replies)
... Also, since you have RSD in your leg, do you have a handicap sticker for your vehicle? ... (4 replies)
... Hello to everyone. It's been awhile since I posted on this board. I've had RSD in my leg for several years and been on SSDI for a portion of that. ... (4 replies)
... Unfortunately I was not aware that this could spread by having procedures done. Although I have not gotten RSD in any of the insertion points, it just seems to keep branching off the original injury. ... (8 replies)
... your input. I must admit that before posting here I've never heard about not using general anaesthetic, only about the importance of using nerve blocks and good pain relief. ... (14 replies)
... Physical Therapy is OK providing it.s not aggressive. She should be given pain relief meds before any session. She also needs to do her own gentle therapy at home constantantly to aid progression. ... (4 replies)
... I have RSD in my left leg and now in my left shoulder and arm. The SCS does help with the RSD pain, although not as much as I had expected. I think I was overly optimistic along with my dr's. I regret getting the implant. ... (7 replies)
