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Originally Posted by emilys gramma
i can not tolerate the ice....but frank loves it...he keeps it on for a bit, then takes it off, but it gives his shoulder so much relief..............????/ go figure...
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Hmm... I thought it was relief too, but then I read that it could give/ further nerve damage.
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Originally Posted by moonstar
I Was Ising Ice And The Pain Was Intense..dr Informed Me That Ice Or Cold Could Furthur Any Nerve Damage..so Now No Ice And No Heat...heat Makes The Blood Flow But I Don't Have The Strength In My Arm To Pump The Blood Back Up So My Hand And Arm Swell And Pain Worsens...damned If I Do Damned If I Don't .....still I Keep Trying???? Moonstar
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Right- that's what I have learned- ice will further nerve damage.
Heat? Well, that hurts, but I am now trying that at PT. We'll see how it goes. I think the weight of the heat pack on my shoulders is harder than the heat itself sometimes.
Moonstar, is your RSD is your arm? My RSD is in my arms and shoulders. I have a "textbook" case (as my Dr told me)... I have nearly every symptom- color change, sweating, sensitivity to touch, and the severe shooting burning pain...