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Originally Posted by daniella
Hi welcome to the boards though sorry for your pain. I agree has your doctor tried other treatments then the pump first? I thought that was one of the last treatments to try for this. I know some doctors will jump to more invasive before less is tried. That happened with me and the scs which I did not do but with that doctor I had not even tried a block yet and he wanted to do that. As for acupuncture I have not tried it but I did have a consult. I am too sensitive to even a small touch so I am too fearful to try it. From what I was told it can help with sleep,anixety,eating better etc which in turn helps your pain level since your body is overall more healthy. Like the other poster stated that everyone is different with what works and what does not.
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Hello and i too welcome you to our support message board..oh gosh I am sorry for your rSD and the pain that accompanies it...i have had mine for almost 3 years now following rt. knee surgery...and it has been an education..I too, want to say..ask your Dr. if a bit less invasive intervention can be performed first, as blocks, yes, accupuncture and possibly medicine first. As it is still pretty early for you and the possiblity of some less invasive action may help you keep your RSD in check...I do have a Spinal cord Stimulator in place...For me, it did not turn out as a positive intervention although it lives in my left hip and it's now part of me...
I wish you many many well wishes...plz read and talk to us with any questions you may have as we all understand what you are feeling, both physically and mentally... I will keep you in my prayers...
Hugz, Kathy
