When I was first diagnosed one of my doctors recommended a variety of exercises to be done with the lumbar sympathetic blocks. One of the things he put in my treatment plan was contrast baths. If I had not researched it and seen what others have shared I would have done it without thinking twice. That made me realize what everyone has been sharing, you need to be your own advocate.

On a side note I have been searching for a new PCP (insurance issues plus I did not care for my previous PCP) and it has not been easy. The doctor I saw last week told me to get two big buckets of rice and stick my legs in there and move them around. I will admit I have heard of rice being used as part of desensitizing therapy. However he told me that if I do this every day for 3 months I would be cured of my CRPS and would never have to worry about it again! I will not be going back to him, even though I was thinking about putting together some information and articles in an attempt to educate him!