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Originally Posted by Dubious
Hi all,
I originally started with CRPS II in my right arm, hand and shoulder due to a shoulder surgery gone bad. I am sure you all know the know of pain that is associated with it. Then I had a left sided hip surgery and after that, put my right foot in hot bath water and now my ankle hasn't stopped burning since. That was in December. Then, in the last 2 weeks, the incision on my left hip hurts and itches and the top of my left foot is burning too.
My pain doc is out of town for the next 3 weeks, my HMO tells me my PCP can see me in 3 weeks, I am feeling out of luck and not sure what to do. My right arm has been swelling, my right hand turning red, sometimes blue and blotchy white. It keeps me up all night; I am tired and running on empty.
Has anyone seen or felt this before? It is driving me crazy and I am getting very depressed.
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Hi Dubious,
My orginal injury site was my right shoulder. I developed RSD in the right shoulder and hand before the shoulder surgery. After the surgery I experienced the spread. I really inderstand where your are. I'm with the others, if you can go to the ER you may get some help. If not, then you may have to set a protocol or treatment for yourself to do the best you can until you see your doctor. I hope that is not the route you have to go. But, if you do, there are some things you can try that may or may not help.
1) limited activity to that limb....but not completely
2) try to stay calm and stay way from stressful situations
3) epsom baths, mentioned previously
4) breathing techniques and meditation
5) comedies and calming music
6) watch your diet (RSD Diet) and add extra antioxidants
7) get as much rest as you can, when you can
I don't know what meds you are on so I'll leave suggestions about that out.
I know its not much, but sometimes every little thing adds up. Please let us know how you are managing. I hope you feel better soon.
Di