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Originally Posted by ballerina
Hi iguanabill,
I assume the device you are using is an iontophoresis unit? I have not come across any references in the literature of tDCS causing a CRPS flare. If not done correctly it can cause a burning sensation, which could certainly ignite a flare. Please send me a pm in more detail.
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Ballerina,
Yes, the device is a Phoresor II Auto unit. Sorry for the confusion, the flare up had nothing to do with tDCS; we're trying the tDCS again because of the flare. I have not figured out yet how to send a PM with this discussion board (I'm not finding a link), so I can't contact you that way.
At this point, we've only tried cathode stimulation of the right motor cortex, trying to address the area of worst pain in her left coccyx/perineal region. We've now done 17 treatments over the last 9 days with no obvious benefit thus far. Just wondering whether you have another arrangement for electrodes that you have found to work...and how YOU are doing with the self-treatment. I hope you're still making progress.