Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)

[livingwith]

I have Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), also called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), in my right foot.It is going on 7yrs now I had it.Have pain all the time needle feeling , like foot fell asleep and a electric shock feeling.It gets bad at times like you touched an electric fence if one ever experienced that.It will make the whole foot jump.
I use a walker to walk cause my foot gives out and I fall.Some people think your scared to walk with out it but their not the one falling.They ev...Read the full article

[stevensr]

I got RSD in my left foot after a break in my leg which happened at work 1/11/08 and required a plate and seven screws. I have the same pain you have. I have had 12 nerve blocks which did'nt help much. I have until August to decide if I want the Medtronic spinal stimulator. Workman's Comp will pay the 38.000.00 price. You can have a trial first to see if it will help before being implanted. If you have insurance I would suggest you try it. My RSD is very severe. My left foot stays between 4 to 6 degrees colder than my right. I am a strong man at 49 and can take the pain, but when I get older who knows. I think I will try it, the battery is supposed to last 9 years, then have a new one.

[dfarley]

Do not remove the foot, it will not help. RSD can travel into the stump, so now you will have RSD and an amputated foot. I have RSD in my left foot, ankle, and leg. Fortunately have not had to use walking aides yet, actually I should I too fall down, just been to stubborn to use them, but see it coming soon as my RSD has had a major flare and am having trouble walking. GOOD LUCK, hey acupuncture really helped me.