Thread: Thoughts on surgery after an RSD diagnosis
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Old 03-13-2015, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Littlepaw View Post
Recent studies indicate 900 mg neurontin immediately pre-op reduces the likelihood of chronic pain. For post-op the antibiotic minocycline is given by my plastic surgeon nerve doctor for a week for every type of procedure he does anywhere on the body. Since it attenuates glia, it has the added benefit of keeping the dorsal horn more calm while fighting off infection. This is good for CRPS.

Littlepaw
That reminds me high levels of Vitamin C after surgery are supposed to be a good idea as well.

Maybe someone remembers the dosage suggestions?
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