Originally Posted by kladams86

Hi DC

I, too have had accidents that caused a flare-up. My RSD started in my foot. I had been in remission for about 3 years, but then a motorized wheelchair (1,000 lbs) rolled over the same foot, and it caused a relapse. It went back to the burning pain (but always freezing cold), swelling, sweating, color-changes, etc. It only lasted about 4 months because I was quickly put onto a new medicine (had been on neurontin for 5 years, and they switched me to lyrica) and it helped a bunch and i went back into remission.

Just about a year ago, though, I broke my ribs. They weren't healing well, so a new Dr. decided to do cortisone shots around my sternum. He hit a nerve, and CRPS 2 began in my chest. I have the gasoline burning feeling, as well as electric shock pains and stuff. I have discoloration and an indent about 2 in chest long and an inch wide where the cortisone was injected in my chest. I'm still dealing with it, which is really frustrating, because it feels like it's getting worse every day.

I hope that you are able to get some relief. Know that remission IS possible. Just keep fighting and keep staying strong!