Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD and CRPS) Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes Type I) and Causalgia (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes Type II)(RSD and CRPS)


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Old 10-23-2015, 04:43 AM #11
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When I asked Dr Shenker at Addenbrookes how many of his patients had gone full body, all 4 limbs torso neck scalp eyes mouth and internal organs he said in this country we change the diagnosis but wouldn't say to what months later I came across 3 sufferers who said when it went full body the diagnosis was changed to fibro, it was even brought up in the Parliamentary debate 9/7/2013.
I do realise Dr Getson's opinions are his own but I have asked our medical team to consider the possibility that he's right and also that Phantom Limb Pain may also be CRPS
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2700 mg is considered a lot to some people but when dealing with CRPS you do still have room. I was told by Keith at RSDHope.org that 2400 mg is usually considered a maintenance dose. It is not unheard of for someone to take as much as 5000 mg a day for a short period of time. That is of course if you are taking Neurontin. If you are Taking Gralise which is a time released form of gabapentin 2700 mg is quite high. Doctors typically will not prescribe over 1800 mg of Gralise in a day. Most of us are taking Neurontin though.
Gotcha! Wow, thank you! This is some great information! I looked at my prescrp bottle and it actually says Gabapentin. Is that the generic for Neurontin? See, I thought I was pretty knowledgeable about this, but isn't it the truth that we often learn we don't know as much as we think we do.
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In the UK when the CRPS goes full body they change the diagnosis to Fibro, however they maybe the same condition watch the first 5 mins of this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3tRwd7U5nw
Holy cow! Kevscar, THANK YOU!!! I had never heard of Dr. Getson, and I was completely fascinated by this! I work for a doctor, so I'm always fascinated by the body and medical workings, and listening to this man was just awesome! I sent the link along to my boss, as well, as he is a sponge and loves to learn new avenues to pursue with his fibro, headache, etc patients.

Thank you so much for this link!
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