Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)

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My name is Jeff, and I was diagnosed with RSD about a month ago, due to 3 back surgeries, in a period of 4 months. The Neurosurgen won’t admit it but something went wrong during the 2nd surgery. Instead of getting better, the pain intensified, despite pt. and aqua therapy for months. My journey started In July of 06, and my PCP finally diagnosed me with RSD in May of 07.
The diagnoses was based first by a D.O. who administered an EMG on 3/7/07. The Impression was chronic L5 radiculopathy,...Read the full article