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Old 05-09-2011, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by debbiehub View Post
For the last 13 years I thought I had RSD- It started with a cold foot and then after a hip replacemnt- it spread- my foot would get hot and cold and now I have muscle weekness in my arms a legs and back. A recent neuro exam said I dont have RSD. I have small fiber neuropathy. This was discovered thru a punch biopsy. The doc said the type of small fiber neuropathy is not consistent with RSD and concluded that I don't have it. He wants to try IVIG infusions....anyone have success with IVIG?

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Debbie
Hi Deb,

Just curious, what brought on the cold foot? And since your symptoms seemingly worsened after your hip surgey, why would the surgeon not relate it to Type II CRPS? Call me naive...!
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