Hi Lucky, Sure want to keep calling you that....

Think about a 48 oz bottle. If ya tie it up in the middle and put 57 oz.s in it what will it do?
Think it might hurt that bottle? Even make it explode? The South Carolina group introduced me to Beir Blocks, The doctor they all went to was wonderful and some folks had some releif. Good group if you want to explore.
However, having a foot issue myself I could not tolerate this and did it only because the law said I had to. It was not a good thing in my opinion. It only made things worse and put me out of commision for weeks afterwards.
My foot just hurts looking at it, I stopped doing anything of this nature.

If it were my call--I would ask your doctor the sucess rate of this treatment before you do anything. 10 %--50%--And how many times has he done this proceedure? You are aloud to ask questions. And you are aloud to say NO.

It is your body and you have rights. Keep notes for yourself. Daily of this is different, this is weird, this pill did this, simple things and reveiw them.
Make lists for your doctor when you go to see him and take your journal. It may help him see something he didn;t think of. You have to stay in control. Go in there with some backup so you are not jumping all over the place when you only get 10 minutes to talk.
And you may be surprised how differently the doctors treat you as a person when they see that you are on top of things. Some are just money makers, so do your homework.

Have you researched this Beir proceedure online? You have to do the homework and do not let any one talk you into anything.

A knowledgeable doc will tell you these facts. A caring doc will help you with the right decision for you. RSD is a money maker so beware.
I would not rush into to this...find some facts first and think about the Bottle.
Allot of treatment desicions are based on common sence.
You don't have to be a rocket scienentist to see that a 48 oz. container does not hold 57oz. especially tied in the middle.
Dahhh..It may do more harm than good.

Have they done nerve conduction tests to determine anything in that area?
That is when they stick needles in your affected area and hit it with electric shocks....to determine which nerves are affected. This is inhumain in my opinion. Had ONE, flew off the table with clinched fists and walked out. No one should have to have that done to an RSD body part. Matter of fact no one should have to endure such torchure this day and age.

As for your pain, be good to yourself. Lay down if you need to, scream if you have to, and cry when it is just too much to bear. You are human and your tearducts were designed to help cleanse your head and your heart. Laughter is the most healing tool for me. I Have a picture of laughter endorphines being produced by the brain when laughing. They look like pretty fireworks just dancing and gleaming all around. Use what ya have to try and make it thru the day. Hope to hear back and hope this has helped you know that you are in control. You have to do the homework however.
And ask for God's guideance and wisdom.

God bless you and keep you strong.
Peace & LUV, Andrea
RSD from Mars with Luv. Lending Unity for Victory.



Thank you for giving me such a comprensive response. I hope mine does not spread, I am not sure if I have any control over that. I am switching PTs, seems like they all say they know how to work with CPRS, but they do not! Weird the exercises have increased my flexibility, but not reduced the pain. Mayb that is an unrealistic expectation. My doctor is now recommending Bier injections, they use a turnaqu?et on my leg and it stops the blood from flowing to the foot. Then they fill the foot with lidocaine for 20-45 minutes, depending on how much one can tolerate the turniquate pain. Any experience
with this treatment?

Your kindness is so valuable for me. Thank you. Lucky853[/QUOTE]