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Old 12-13-2011, 10:45 AM
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Very sorry your daughter has to endure this condition. I would be very leary of SCS. They do work for some but not others. But my take is that in so many cases it causes RSD to spread over time regardless. I could be wrong about this but I've been told SCS work best for lower extremities opposed to upper. She is very young so concerned doctors may shy away from advising a SCS for her. Also be aware of doctors who do not care but make plenty of money off these devices by selling them like a used car salesman. So be very careful.

It has been shown over and over that the younger ones with this condition, the likelihood of remission is much greater. One needs to be aggressive but extremely careful at the same time. If it where me I'd look into Ketamine and Lidocaine infusions and physical therapy ASAP using knowledgeable doctors and staff. Also look closely at non aggressive treatments such as mirror therapy. I truly feel as one gets older it is harder to shake RSD but the young seem to take to treatments, both aggressive and passive, much better leading to positive results much quicker.

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