Over the past several months, I have had several X-rays and CT scans that have revealed that I have a generalized osteopenia in the original site. All of my scans have been limited to my right ankle and foot so I do not know if it goes beyond the original site or not. My orthopedic surgeon does not think that it is related to CRPS and my current PM thinks it has to do with lower hormone levels. I am not sure if either are correct or not but from most of what I have read, including several older posts here, CRPS/RSD most certainly does cause bone wasting. I appreciate what everyone here has written on this, giving their experiences and knowledge with how they have gone about dealing with this.

Theodora, I am a little late at coming into this conversation as I have not been feeling all that great over the past several days. I am sorry that you have had such a bad experience with your recent visit to your doctor. I hope you are able to find one that you can agree with, actually does know how to read a chart and is willing to read it, and will listen to their patients. Everyone here has given very good information. I hope they have been able to give the answers to the questions that you have asked.

Alaina