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Question: I am a nurse in las vegas and was diagnosed with RSD. Now called CRPS in both legs and feet. Resulting post foot fracture 5 years ago. The burning, stabbing pain and now starting numbness is preventing me from working in my career. More walking...more pain. I am allergic to cortisone. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!
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Brief Answer:
Neurotropic may help
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
RSD is difficult to treat ,many neurotropic have been found useful.
You can start carbamazepine . ,tryptomer,or calcium channel blocker consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment,wax bath may help,range of motion exercises are important.
Many of my patients get off from pain by doing yoga, pranayama, and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also start that.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
Neurotropic may help
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
RSD is difficult to treat ,many neurotropic have been found useful.
You can start carbamazepine . ,tryptomer,or calcium channel blocker consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment,wax bath may help,range of motion exercises are important.
Many of my patients get off from pain by doing yoga, pranayama, and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also start that.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr XXXXXXX
Sir, would a nerve block in my legs be helpful....I am very sensitive to neuro-type medications...have tried the usual round of antidepressants. Your suggestions were very informative. Does this condition worsen in time or if I continue my nursing 10 hr shifts. Am I doing "damage" by such overuse, does resting really contribute to the repair of the condition? I am a very active 64 yr old and do not want to wind up in an electric scooter!
I appreciate any more information....you have been very helpful. You did not mention accupuncture, I have just started. Am I wasting my limited funds?
Thank you Sir.
Sir, would a nerve block in my legs be helpful....I am very sensitive to neuro-type medications...have tried the usual round of antidepressants. Your suggestions were very informative. Does this condition worsen in time or if I continue my nursing 10 hr shifts. Am I doing "damage" by such overuse, does resting really contribute to the repair of the condition? I am a very active 64 yr old and do not want to wind up in an electric scooter!
I appreciate any more information....you have been very helpful. You did not mention accupuncture, I have just started. Am I wasting my limited funds?
Thank you Sir.
Brief Answer:
Yes you can go for nerve block if no relief with m
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Yes you can go for nerve block if no relief with medication.But get aware of side effects of procedure and after effects.
Dorsal rhizotomy may help in your case.
Yes this condition may worsen with time bones may get more osteoporotic,muscle and skin may get fibrosed if not recovered well in time.
I will advise you to do some part time work and focus on treatment therapy and exercises also.
Acupuncture is chinese alternative medical therapy some may get relief,but longevity of pain free period or cure of disease is not known.
Many of my patients get off from pain by doing yoga, pranayama, and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also start that.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question.If you find this answer useful do not forget to rate it at end of discussion.
Take care.
Yes you can go for nerve block if no relief with m
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Yes you can go for nerve block if no relief with medication.But get aware of side effects of procedure and after effects.
Dorsal rhizotomy may help in your case.
Yes this condition may worsen with time bones may get more osteoporotic,muscle and skin may get fibrosed if not recovered well in time.
I will advise you to do some part time work and focus on treatment therapy and exercises also.
Acupuncture is chinese alternative medical therapy some may get relief,but longevity of pain free period or cure of disease is not known.
Many of my patients get off from pain by doing yoga, pranayama, and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also start that.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question.If you find this answer useful do not forget to rate it at end of discussion.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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