can anyone help me to understand what full body and internal RSD are?
I was diagnosed late with RSD and am currently waiting approval for a SCS.
Not sure if this is a good thing, but the Doc. said if this does not work nothing will. I am now having kidney, neck and head pain and am hoping that this is not a spread of this disease. Thank you all for being willing to share your stories and concerns, until I got lucky and found this site, I really felt all alone. My heart goes out to all of you and your families. Thanks, Lisa

And WELCOME to a wonderful forum ! You are sure to get a lot of support here! Several RSD folks have their stories to share regarding the SCS.

We also have a forum here specific to SCS/Pain Pump discussion
here is the direct link to click on :

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...ysprune=&f=118

You can read other's testimonies, some good, some not so good, but it's important to hear both sides of what could be expected.
You might also ask your doctor about the pain pump.....that would also be an option. Too many Dr's present the SCS as a last option, but there ARE Dr's willing to do the pain pump and it has proven effective as well....

I wish you the best as you seek out information. It's a huge decision to make.
Get as many facts as you can. Be sure to ask your Dr about the possibility of RSD spread after getting an implant.....that has been the experience of several here.

Truly Caring
Rae

Welcome Lisa:
Rae is leading you correctly.
I've had Rsd since '83, making it a while.
I've never had anything implanted, (I get by on Methadone, Cymbalta, Aleve, depending on the weather, and Diazepam, and Zanaflex for sleep, the other thiings, Imitrex for Migraine.

Simple huh?
That' just a cocktail. and it's widely used.

I'm beginning to understand that once you hit 10 years )apprx( , you'll start to go internal.
You get gastro problems, and internal pain.

Unfortunately, the RSD does, and will, spread.

KEEP MOVING! No matter how crappy you feel!

Anyway, Having this RSD, TOS, Discs, and a Traumatic Brain Injury, (two separate accidents).... I must say this to you.

Find out more about the "Pump", which I've heard so much good about, and opposed to the stimulator, not so much good about.

I know many folks, who have had the Stim, taken out. OUCH!

Those I know with Medicinal pumps, seem well, FAR better off. It's the only thing I would consider.

But, this is YOUR decision only!
Talk to some folks. This is a great place!
I do think that there's a different thread on this topic alone.

i wish you nothing but the best.

Pete
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Hi Lisa
Im saden to hear about your condition,,,,I agree with pete,,be carefull with the SCS,,it can cause spread,,,but it can help,,but the % of the people that I have talked with,,,it either causesed a spread immediately or over time,,but Ive heard a couple of cases that it worked,,Its worth a shot,,but I'd opt for the painpump myself,,,try to find out if your in SMP or SIP . The SCS trial will probually let you know fast,,But about the full body,,my opinion, in my case,,,I had it kick in after 7-8 months onset of contracting rsd,,,remember they changed the name to crps for mumerous reasons,,one is the [ C ] stands for complex,,,meaning no two people symptoms or treatment is the same nor works the same,,,we do have numerous cookie cuttter things and meds that seem to help tho..I know of many people who have rsd for many years and not go into internal,,And then there are several on this formum includeing me that went into full body in less than a year,,,I believe that mine is due to an nerve entrapement that needs to be addressed and stress exasberaates it too,,rsdI ussualy spreads at a slower pace,and stage II[causalgia] ussualy is a more severe spread and at a faster pace because theres nerve damage or entrapment involved,,,,I hope and pray that you are ok and your condition does not spread and that you are blessed with a remission,,,,early treatment is crucial and keep moveing,,,I pray that God will reverse your condition,,,,,bobber

Dear Lisa....

You sound so sweet!! So nice to have you join us.. I am however very sorry in that you suffer from RSD as well...Lisa, I am a SCS person..I had mine implanted in 9/08...Sadly I did not benefit from it..it caused my RSD to get "mad" when I used it and it has spread as a result also..Plz. ask lots of questions, read on this forum and do your homework before having it..some people benefit others don't..we are all different..As far as the internal portion of your question..vs. whole body... whole body embraces the thought of external involvement..each limb and more as well as internal meaning..exactly that in it is inside of us as well..Usually the way to determine inside you will feel the same burning pain internally as you do on the outside of your body...and our organs could stop functioning properly.. Hard pill to swallow I know..and I am sorry to talk about it like..pass me the milk plz..but I want you to know that we are all close and family here..We take care of each other..when it is a good day we cheer for eachother when it's a bad..we shoulder eachothers pain...I am happy you found us..we are lucky to have you..Let me know whatelse I can do for you...

Genlte hugz,

Kathy

My daughter has FB RSD. Her GI, Kidneys and Female Organs have all been affected as well as her skin and the typical burning pain in the limbs. She however has that pain all over as opposed to the injured area. Migrains, Jaw Pain, and internal bleeding from the kidneys are a part of it. She aslo has Gastro Paresis from the GI tract (upper and lower) shutting down.

Dear Bubbleshea...

I am so so sorry to read your post...My heart breaks for your daughter and you and your entire family...RSD is so dang relentless and mean to the core.. I have whole body plus some internal involvement..inc. the jaw pain..that in itself is just aweful..again..I am so sorry and I will keep your family in my prayers...Let us know if we can help on here somehow...

Take care, Kathy

I'm so sorry your daughter has this terrible disorder. I'm a Mom with it, including the internal area and full body. What kind of treatment is she getting. I'm fully mobile thru physical therapy, massage therapy and swimming with exception of one hand- 50% frozen like a claw-delayed diagnosis and treatment. I have a wonderful neuro, psych, and pharmacologist call him my 3 in 1 doc. I'm thinking of HBOT treatment. He just built two clinics with them. Arizona Lots of wonderful informative, caring friends here. Please let us know how we can help. One of your new friends, loretta

Kate is 22. She has 3 inch lesions all over her skin, and is barely mobile. her right leg is almost fully shut down. She cannot eat and we are lucky to get the drinks in her. Her Gastro Paresis has caused bezoirs in her stomach and they intern caused a fungle infection in her GI tract. She is becommimg incontinent as well and is actively bleeding from her kidneys. She is on the normal meds Neurontin, Kalonopin, Trazadone, Morphine ER as well as Percocet as needed. she in on a water pill, Cardio meds for rapid heart and some GI meds. All the docs around here dont know waht else to do. Her doc here got in touch with Schwartzman who advised that nerve blocks etc at this point will do nothing. I thin they are discussing the 4hour/3 day Ketamine. but of course who knows when that will happen. Prayers!!

Lisa,

What concerns me about your post is that you say your doc said if this doesn't help nothing will.

To the best of my knowledge, that is just plain wrong !

The SCS does work for some people, which can be important to remember because many of the success cases are not still posting here. Maybe you can ease your pain with a SCS

There have been many posters here who have unfortunately found it has made their condition so much worse. That is a serious consideration.

There are other options out there. It concerns me that your doc wouldn't mention them and totally discounts them. HBOT and ketamine might not be realistic options for you (or many of us) because of insurances refusal to pay, but there is also the implantable pain pump. Look for posts by Lost Mary....she is having great results from hers