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HI my name is Richard, I have recently been diagnosed with Causalgia. It only took 3 doctors and 4 months for them to decide that I wasn't crazy after all. At first it was only a slight burning sensation and what at the time I thought was it itching, that was 4 months ago. I went to the doctor and told them about this and they couldn't see anything on my back, so she sent me to a dermatologist who also didn't see anything. Finally I was sitting at my computer with my shirt off and my wife noticed that the right side of my back was further out than the left side. Ah ha I said to myself, a physical manifestation they can't ignore. So I went to the doctor and for the first time in my life I heard the term Causalgia. He gave me Soma to help me sleep and Celebrex for the pain. That was nearly a month ago. Since then my symtoms have gotten consistently worse with pain more severe and in differnt parts of my body. I have been trying to see a Neurologist but have yet to see one. This is very frustrating to me because I have read the best results for treating this is to attack it early. Sorry for venting about this but I wanted to get this off my chest. Any replies would be appreciated.

Hello, Richard, and welcome to the community! I don't know a thing about Causalgia myself, but please go to this forum to find folks who do (if you haven't already):

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

Feel free to jump in anywhere...we have some social type forums as well as the "medical" types. You'll find lots of support here. And vent anytime you want to!

Hello Richard and welcome to NeuroTalk! Sorry you have to be here but you’ve found a great place for support and understanding. Join in wherever you feel comfortable. We’re happy you’ve joined us!

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Hello Richard, and welcome to NeuroTalk! This is such a nice place with many friendly, caring, and helpful people.

We're glad you found us! Feel free to jump in anywhere you want!! :)

Welcome to our community

Sorry you have causalgia. It's not easy, I'm sure. I hope you find info and relief soon.

(Broken Wings)