Welcome to the forum. It sounds like you got to see all the dr's. in a very short time. I am glad to hear your IM gave you medications in the end, including something for your stomach.

For some reason, these dr.'s don't seem to think that all these medications tear your stomach up.

I have had lots of blocks. They give you a little anesthisia, but your awake, give you a needle in the back. If it is rsd your foot and leg may immediately to a few minutes, feel and turn bright red.

I have found I got my best results when they did them one week apart. Good luck and feel free to post.

Hello everyone,

I am new to the forum. I injured my shoulder in July 2011 and finally had surgery on it in February. Three months following my surgery I was diagnoised with RSD. The RSD has moved from my shoulder down to my hand. I also believe it has moved towards my neck. As of Thursday I had my first nerve block. I have attended PT throughout my recovery and continue to do PT three times a day at home. I taking prevenative medicaine for chronic migraines already. They currently have me taking Gabapentin, Norco, Mortin, Lunesta, Cymbalta but this is not managing my pain level well. I was hoping to get some suggestions from the group of what seems to work well with them. My care has been turned over to a Pain Management Clinic. Attached are some pictures of the affected limb. Thanks for your support and advice.

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Welcome to Neruo Talk. I am sorry to learn of your RSD. I am in the same sinking boat too. Glad you found this forum. You will meet so many nice people who may be able to help you find some more help... I went to a kind of doctor I never heard of before, a physiasist. She is a pain specialist, with this other additional education. I was prescribed this lotion, that does hurt to rub in because of the RSD, but it helps. It is made from a mix at a special pharmacy. Maybe ask your pain specialist about it....Ketamine/clonid/ Gabp/./IMIPR/Mefen. Doesn't smell, but like I said rubbing it into skin that already hurts isn't so much fun, but afterthis I get some good relief. In fact more than a narcotic. I have been allowed a narcotic, but don't have to take them with this lotion as much. YEH!!!!!! I also didn't wear my shoe in church, but they didn't care....I do wish you all the best, and I hope the pain is less for you with each day. ginnie