[MeShelly]

Hi my name is Shelly. I have recently been diagnosed with CRPS. I guess after the third doctor telling me that this is what is causing my pain, I should be thankful and get out of denial. Thankful that I've had good care and diagnosed within 2 months following my accident.

I guess now comes the scary part. After all that I have read on the internet does anyone ever fully recover from this or does the pain just keep getting worse?

I'm so full of questions.
Yes I'm having physical therapy
Yes I'm on Gabapentin
(my hand is where it started but I think it is spreading)
No I'm not a doctor but I'm tired of the pain.
Any feedback would be helpful

[Alffe]

Hi Shelly and welcome to NeuroTalk. Here is the link to our CRPS Forum..it's a very active forum and you'll find a lot of support and good information there. I'm glad you found us...

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum21.html

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[azoyizes]

Hi, and welcome to NT! This is such a great place with many friendly, caring, and helpful people.

We're so glad you found us!

[Blessings2You]

Just wanted to add my welcome to the others! This is a good place, and you'll surely find both support and friendship here.

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number of fellow members here to assist you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

[MelodyL]

Hi there.

Just wanted to extend a warm welcome.

Hope your stay here is fun and productive.

Take care,

Melody

[ali12]

Helly MeShelly and Welcome to NeuroTalk !

So sorry to hear that you suffer from RSD/CRPS. I have RSD in my left leg, both arms and my back. I developed it when I was 12 years old and am now 15. Its really frustrating having to deal with all of this and have tried many medications but none have worked really well. My Doctors now wanting to try the intracathedral baclofen pump.

I'm glad you're having PT. It's important you move as much as possible with this illness but don't do too much either - it's all about finding the right balance. I know PT isn't easy and is extremely painful but it is worthwhile. I've had it since being diagnosed.

Are you seeing a Pain Management Doctor? If not i'd highly recommend you see one. They are the best at treating RSD, as well as Neurologists.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask - i'm happy to help if I can and am sure others will be too!

Pain free hugs,
Alison.