Suggest Remedies For Loss Of Balance Caused By Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Posted on Sat, 6 Feb 2016

Question: I have rsd but I am feeling very off blance like I am going to fall and know I am very tired I took my blood pressure and that was 148/89 not really sure what is going on I had an mri of my head ant that show inflammation but these dizzy spells r crazy

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
possible side effects from medication

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

I am sorry to hear that you have reflex sympathetic dystrophy. This is a complex and difficult to treat disease. Your symptoms could be related ti the RSD but it could more than likely be from your medications. gabapentin and amitriptyline both can cause dizziness, dry mouth hypotension and fatigue. I would recommend talking with your neurologist and see if a medication change may help you dizziness and fatigue.

Your blood pressure is only slightly high and is not the cause of your feeling poorly.

I do not know how the inflammation on your MRI means and that should also be discussed with your neurologist. Inflammation of the brain is very nonspecific and needs additional exam and data to really explain why you have inflammation.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (5 minutes later)

my nreo said dizziness not from meds be on them a while the immflamation on the head they r going to redo mri but nothing explains this rsd is crazy and wondering if it spreads

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
RSD unknown cause

Detailed Answer:
We are not sure what causes RSD. Usually RSD is limited to one extremity or area of the body. It does not usually spread to other areas though the area affected is quite painful and disabling. Sometimes compression stockings custom fit for the are will also help with the pain.

I am deeply sorry that you have to endure this condition. Stay positive and listen to your doctor's advice.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar