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Originally Posted by Zerx
Hi,
My friend has RSD in her foot and half way up to her knee. She also has reynold's and always had poor circulation to her extremities. The concern's we have right now is how Vein-ey the affected foot is compared to the other. Should we be worried about this or is this normal? Due to RSD is there a higher chance of getting Deep Vein Thrombosis? Should we be worried and ask for a couple of scans to check for clots?
Also on a separate note: If she decides to get a nerve block, can that possibly end up making the RSD worse and progressing it further?
Appreciate all and any advice.
Thank You.
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Hi Zerx
I have CRPS2, TOS and poor peripheral circulation to extremities. Right TOS was initially misdiagnosed as Reynards, despite my having had surgery which confirmed severe left TOS. An Australian physio who specialises in CRPS (Phd in CRPS and uses graded motor imagery/mirror work) told me I was at higher risk of DVTS. She advised me to be careful when using supports under my legs for sleeping, better to use soft pillows rather than foam, and less is better. I can't remember what else, you can probably google signs of DVTS. I watch for discoloration and pain. For me CRPS/RSD is focussed in upper body, so these sx would be more obvious.
Hope this information helps your friend,
Booklover