There are many kinds of neuropathy. Don't let the doctors mess with you about that. They KNOW how many kinds there are!

RSD is also a neuropathy, but more of the sympathetic nervous system instead of sensory neuron misfiring, like typical PN.

I considered RSD as well and someone I saw also mentioned it. At this point the burning is mostly in my feet and my fingers and arms feel weird, kind of like I hit my funny bone. I'm 99% convinced it's related to the initial injuries I had to my feet. I haven't even gone for any tests to rule out anything else although I am scheduled for a nerve study. I almost feel like I have to sit here and wait around to see how it progresses. I haven't read about or heard much in terms of treatment for PN or RSD. I kind of gave up and stopped caring for a long time but I'm trying to change my attitude.

Helen I'm sorry you got hurt on the job as well and have to deal with all the nonsense they put you through. The worker's comp system is a complete disgrace but I'll save that for another forum. Good luck and I'm here to talk more if you like.

Thanks everyone else for replying.

fadedone

Hi I have RSD and PN. If it is RSD and I think for PN too it is very important to get early dx and then to treat it. For PN if you can find out the why this happend like lets say it was not from the injury but from something else if you can find the why and treat that it can help the PN. If it is RSD it is important to treat it with proper meds and other treatments asap because it can spread and worsen without. When is your emg? Do you have any other symptoms? I did not have an injury though that is what I thought I had cause when my pain happened I had been very active so went to the orthopedic doc but nothing showed up as an injury so when my pain kept increasing that is when I was refered ot a neurologist and other specialites. I am not saying you have PN from an injury or not but what I will say is I have had many doctors say to me that it is not typical in someone like me but yet it still happened. So it may not be common but it could be possible. Not sure if I am making sense. I hope you get some answers