Done With Back Surgery And Having Unbearable Pain. Suffering From Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Treatment?
Surprising this query was not picked by any expert and this is very unusual.
On a whole it looks to be a very complex query to most clinicians working here. With a range of diagnoses and humble description of suffering it is perhaps difficult to XXXXXXX the satisfaction levels of the person who posted this query. I picked for to listen to you and understand the problem. Although not the best person I will try my best to help you.
That was a complex diagnosis too 'CRPS'. Few clinicians believe that CRPS develops when a continuous stimulus whether painful or non painful from an injured body leads to peripheral and central sensitization, thereby it demonstrate abnormally heightened sensation like pain. The skin in the injured area becomes more sensitive to all stimuli, even non painful stimuli and extends beyond the area.
The following are the different specialists (in order of importance) that will elevate the quality of living:
Pain specialists (this should be the consultation of choice)
Physical medicine and rehabilitation Specialist
Neurologist
Anesthesiologist
Psychologist
Sometimes Neurosurgeon
This is multidisciplinary approach. steroids, opioids, Vitamin C supplements are generally drugs prescribed. Surgical sympathetectomy was also considered in refractory cases but not often. Approximately 80% of patients with CRPS achieve complete, spontaneous relief of signs and symptoms within 18 months if there is no obvious nerve injury. The daily activity is affected in most and 50% because of pain and movement disorder.
I think you should follow up with your pain specialists and rehab specialists. You should able to do passive range of movements. More importantly you should look at the filled part of the glass always, live with hope. Your family is your support.
You should qualify for temporary assistance, however I am not sure of the eligibility criteria.