Hi Brenda

I am in the 5% who have the 'cold' type of CRPS. I've had CRPS for over 5 years now which affects both my legs, hands, arms, shoulders and to some extent my back.

You asked about medication for the coldness. In addition to a number of other drugs which I am prescribed for my pain etc, I have had a good result with a drug specifically prescribed for the coldness. It is a drug called alfuzosin and here in the UK it's commercial name is Xatral. It is a drug which is licensed for treating men who have difficulty urinating as a consequence of benign prostate enlargement. However, it has alpha-blocking properties and acts as a vasodilator.

It has made a real difference to the deep, aching cold pain as well as the blood flow thus slightly raising my limb temperature. I find that I have no side effects at all from this drug. I take 5mg in the morning and 5mg at night.

Hope that is useful.