So can you provide a link of a study showing that ice does not cause damage, please? Just because a study hasn't been done, doesn't make something an Urban Legend. Even when a study is performed, it doesn't mean it won't later be disproved.
Much of Hooshmand's advice is anecdotal, and while I understand that isn't respected by many, I have found his info to be true. Many RSD specialists scoff at their patients anecdotal evidence as well, but it's amusing to find many of us continually share the same symptoms and reactions even though our docs advise us that our opinions are not valid.
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Originally Posted by Neurochic
I don't share your view about much of that particular website content I'm afraid.
I honestly don't want to offend anyone which is why I've never mentioned it before. There are some articles on the site written by other authors which may be more recent, more accurate and of better quality. The majority of it is nothing more than that particular doctor's personal opinion and unsubstantiated hypothesis. It contains virtually no references to any published studies, peer reviewed research, recognised authorities or texts to back up, justify or evidence any of the opinions and hypotheses. Too much of it is based in pseudo-science and some of it just makes no sense. It has to be treated with great caution.
The specific part you referred me to (which I have looked at in the past when researching this urban myth previously) is really worrying and seems to be where the urban myth has sprung from. It contains some bizarre statements and, again, there is no evidence at all to back up his claims.
I'm sorry. I don't want to offend people because most people who post here seem to like that website and think it has good advice and I don't want to stir things up but I can't agree and it is certainly not a source that any of the leading CRPS clinicians and researchers I've spoken to would ever look to.
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