Hi Carrol,
My daughter has RSD and she also suffers from Asthma. Her asthma sometimes needs steroids. Steroids are a miracle drug, but unfortunately like all medications they have side effects. Who has the RSD? I take it that it isn't you and you need some information. My daughters pain increases when she is on steroids, but that is her. Does he have an RSD doc? If so you should also ask them. I will see what I can find, and post the links if I find anything. Good luck, I know how difficult it is watching a loved one go through this, and how you feel, it can be very overwhelming when you can't get answers and the help you need for them. Keep moving forward, because you are the advocate. My prayers are with you.
Sandy
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Originally Posted by sailmaker510
I remember seeing someplace that people with RSD/CRPS should not be placed on steroids for things like itching.
Does anyone have any information on this?? I would greatly appericate any links or help on this as his dermotoligist wants to try steroids for the swelling/itching/blisters.
The severe swelling/redness/itching in upper body and the massive blisters on the foot that developed in November showed a major improvement after a lumbar block. However, it seems that attempting to walk on his feet increases the swelling/redness/itching on upper body and legs. He has RSD/CRPS in R - knee, both feet and it looks like it is spreading to his upper body (RSD/CRPS since 3/2006).
Thanks to all the members for your help and support. This is one awful disorder and I pray each day for relief for all who have this.
Respectfully,
carrol
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