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Old 06-26-2010, 01:47 AM
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Hi Fadedone,
Welcome to the boards where you'll feel supported, understood and where you'll be able to get information from many who are undergoing the same experience as you..

I'm sorry you are having pain in your feet..it's so hard to endure foot pain as it affects our mobility, which affects most every aspect of our day.

I have foot/limb RSD and have wondered about the same question..is it RSD or has it evolved into a neuropathy. There is another link on Neurotalk that deals specifically with peripheral neuropathy that might shed some light on symptoms you are experiencing.

I have the burn, swelling, discoloration, pain, electrical surges and impulses in my footlimb and spreading over to the right.
It's important to have labs test to rule out any other underlying conditions that might indicate neuropathy...
Neuropathy can be idiopathic ( arising for no apparent reason), but because you had such trauma to your feet, it's quite possible that you have a true complex regional pain syndrome or RSD.

I hope you are seeing a doc who is expertised in RSD to help you determine an accurate diagnosis...you're in a dilemma 'cause one doctor says its RSD, the other says it's neuropathy..have you seen a pain management specialist (who is also an aesthesiologist) or a neurologist?

A word of caution; if it might be RSD, don't use ice as that aggravates RSD
My official diagnosis is RSD with probable nerve entrapment in several nerves from injury and surgery..
I'm hoping others on the board can give you more insight into the similarities and differences between RSD and neuropathy...
I hope you are getting some kind of relief for your pain..
Hugs from hope4thebest
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