Have you talked to your doc about desensitization and PT for your feet and leg? A physical therapist could show you how to use various types of textures against your skin to try to bring down your levels of pain and sensitivity to touch. Aqua therapy - exercising in a pool - might also be helpful.
The numbness and pain are not necessarily a normal side effect of a block, but they could be a sign that your RSD is spreading. Talk to your doc.
Good luck, Sandy
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Originally Posted by 6kiddos
Thanks Bob - What I am not sure of is the pain in my leg that started with my first block. Many have told me it is a normal side effect for the numbness after the block, but is what I am experiencing normal or abnormal? Before the first block I had NO PAIN in that area, only in my feet. Does this make sense? So, is this numbness and pain a normal side effect from the block and if so, will it go away? I understand my feet hopefully having less pain, but the leg issue is directly from the first block.
Thanks again for your help. 
J |