Ask a Specialist: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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[johnfallon]

I had spinal fusion on 4 levels and a decompression 17 months ago unfortunately it was not a success I now have to walk with crutches because I have lost almost all power in one leg, I now have developed crps in my leg, my pain management Dr said he can't do anything for me, prayers go out to all who are in pain

[Hope_is_Love]

Finding help early is so important. It really does make or break the recovery. I got CRPS from a failed back procedure and was prescribed so many medications by the time they cut me off of them I was way past the date of physical therapy helping

[josephd]

I had a three phase bone scan. They did it on both feet. My right foot looked like a normal X-Ray. My left foot however was all black. The person doing the test was shocked, taking several photos and then calling a doctor. What they eventually wound up saying was that my results were abnormal. When my pain management doctor saw the photos, he said I definitely have crps.

[trinitysmith]

I do not smoke nor drink and I have it

[zenmoneyhoney]

Dealing with this now and it’s taking everybody here in the army to figure out what’s wrong with it 😢

[ciamclean]

I have CRPS in my l foot and lower leg. I was 45 when diagnosed by my surgeon post fall, from stairs. On top of that four year pain.. and working with my pain management was hell. I opted to have a pain pump implanted in my abdomen, it took years to get the dose I have now. Fight, fight, proving this issues to doctors that weren’t familiar w this !
Please let me know If you have any questions, I’d be glad to answer. Oh, now I have stage four cancer in my colon. Been fighting that for the last year and a half. Trying to stay positive. This is just draining on me emotionally physically and every other way you can possibly imagine. Write me girl if you need friends I am here and I understand!

[Chronically_JBoo]

My feet touching my matress makes my crps 1000 times worse. Its really bad when i stand in one spot. My feet are swollen rn from this. I have a formal crps diagnosis

[cheriestephenson]

I didn't smoke or drink when I got in back in 2012.

[frooty]

I had bad trauma injury to my foot. I had lawn mower blade cut through Calcanous bone cut through 1/3 of my foot. I was diagnosed with C.R.P.S. and do go in for an epidural in 2 days. Prior to this injection drs have done nothing. I want to do pt but pain is unbearable and no drs prescribe to a soboxone patient. Went on subs instead of painkillers yrs ago because I hated opiates. Any advice for treating pain besides meds?

[daleethompson]

I recently had foot surgery…. I now have it. I would like to correspond with others

[theflatcat]

Lions Maine mushrooms are supposed to be great for nerve damage as well. No I haven't tried it because I'm broke!