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Originally Posted by Littlepaw
Hi CG,
There are both positive and negative studies out there. I prefer to pay attention to the positive ones.  Dr. Stanton-Hicks is a respected CRPS doctor at Cleveland Clinic. He states in an online interview "Ask the Expert, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome" on the CC website that 80% of people will get better when diagnosed early and treated with exercise and maybe a local block. I have seen this statistic multiple places. A PT review found 74% improved. Their data said most people improve between 6-12 months. I am sorry I can't post links today, challenging on iPad...
So yes, there are cases of improvement. Dr. Pradeep Chopra also says positive things about recovery. And you are right about the SFN, CRPS link, that work came out of U Mass from Dr. Anne Oaklander if you haven't seen it.
Sending hugs,  |
What type of exercise are we talking? I have multiple injury sites but I am still mobile. They hurt and pulse a lot but they don't stop me from moving.
Should I just do any exercise? like general swimming? Also, what if you don't get a nerve block? What if it's already been 6 months and you don't have a diagnosis so you haven't received treatment?