Quote:
Originally Posted by lovefamilypets
My Pain Specialist at USC just recommended I try Qutenza. Apparently it is used for neurological pain related to Shingles and peripheral neuropathy. It sounds quite painful though.
Has anyone heard anything about it or tried it for CRPS? He said it would be the first time he has ever used if for CRPS and I am worried about being the first person to do this in case it makes me worse.
|
Hi,
I have heard of it and was just talking to my doctor about it this week. Wow, small world. Anyway, it was first recommended to me in 2007 my Dr. Schwartzman during a ketamine booster because I wasn't getting complete relieve from the letamine. I never tried it honestly he kind of scared me and I quote him, "It burns like hell". So that was enough for me. I never tried it. But I have heard it works pretty well for very localized area's. That is the one problem I can't get rid of. I have pain left in one area that still gives me problems to this day. It's a relatively small area but it keeps the arm swollen which makes the RSD Flare, it's just a vicious cycle. They also feel that the area that I still have problems with is a periheral Neuropathy issue.
Goold Luck. Keep us posted.
Gabbycakes