Have any of you tried herbs or any natural remedies for your RSD? What has helped you?

Right now I am taking plenty of vitamins... magnesium (prevents depression, dizziness, muscle twitching and weakness), calcium (aids in neuromusclular activity), vitamin c (antioxidant, reduces inflammation and pain), b complex (helps restore healthy nerve function), milk thistle (helps to cleanse the liver while taking medications).

I am going to be getting a multivitamin and:
glucosamine (joint health, involved in formation of tendons, ligaments, bones)
chrondroitin (aids in creating cartilage in joints)
lecithin (helps nervous system, is involved with neurotransmitters)
vitamin E (antioxidant, maintains healthy nerves)
vitamin D for muscle spasms and pain


Any ideas of anything natural that helps with RSD/ CRPS, chronic pain syndromes or pain that has helped you or someone you know? TIA.

Also,are there any creams/ rubs that have helped you?

there are some very detailed remedy finders on these homeopathic websites.

http://www.abchomeopathy.com/simplified.php
http://www.hmedicine.com/news/guide/single/singles/all
http://www.webhomeopath.com/en/jsp/login.jsp

other
Medical/Wellness/Alternative
http://www.wellnessresources.com/pro.../protocols.htm
http://www.vitamin-insight.com/dieta...anagement.aspx
http://www.nwhealthsolutions.com/
http://www.mercola.com/index.html
http://www.consumerlab.com/

Have you tried Hypericum Perforatum? It is a homeopathic remedy for pain or other sensation that follows the nerve path. For example when touching one's ankle might cause pain or a burning sensation in the entire leg or even in the back.

Other uses for this remedy described at *edit*
If you have tried this remedy, please post the results of your taking it.

It is available as sub-lingual pellets/tablets and also as a topical spray.

Note that all internal homeopathic remedies must be taking on an empty stomach and clean mouth (and not after a recent tooth brushing).

Hi Vanessa--

I was wondering how you think the vitamins are helping? My daughter has RSD and is having a flare right now after spraining her ankle. She has really found using lavendar essential oils and one called 'aches and pains' has been helpful. We put it on her sock or in water to soak her foot (when she wants to) and also in lotion to rub on it.

Another quick note...in past flares she has really liked contrast baths--not this time. Very painful in the cold water.

Well, at this point I am not too sure if/ how they are helping. But, I have only been taking them for 2 weeks.

I am making a teeny bit of progress in the right direction, but I am not sure if it is from the vitamins, or if it is a combination of: physical therapy, medication (neurontin 300 mg. in the morning, 300 mg. in the afternoon and 600 mg. at night. My PM Dr. just upped the dose at night to see if it would help with sleeping/ pain.), vitamins (the aboved mentioned ones), and I am no longer using the ice at PT/ home.

Just wondering... how old is your daughter? I am 16 years of age. It has been hard for me to find younger people with RSD.

Constrast baths are HARD on me, too. For me, though hot water bothers.

I'll have to look up those rubs. Maybe they would be of help to me. Might as well try.

Hi,

I'm new to this website. I am 15 yrs. old with RSD in the ankle, foot, and leg. I would love to connect with someone who may be going through similar physical and emotional experiences as me. Take care, I hope you feel better.

Kali

I'd love to talk more with you!!

I know what you are going through... I was diagnosed in fall of 2006 and have been in physical therapy even longer, and I am on medications. It sure is rough.

I sent you a PM... I hope to talk with you more soon.

Kali, My niece, Kathryn, has had RSD for 5 years. She is 20. She fell off a horse, went for surgery to repair a torn muniscus and apparently developed RSD. She now has a pain pack where she pushes a button to dispense pain medication.
I just wrote to a natural healer and he believes she has a staph infection. He recommended a supplement called Nature's Sunshine PLS-2. .
Don't know for sure if she is going to try it but I am hoping she will. Kathryn (she was named after me)

Is this the rub you mean???
http://cgi.ebay.com/DEEP-HEAT-RUB-10...QQcmdZViewItem

Hi Vanessa--
She uses lavendar and 'aches and pains' from a company called Wyndmere. She also uses the brand Aura Cacia. These brands aren't special in any way other than they are what we have at our local food co-op. I am guessing any health food store etc would carry some sort of essential oil. I know in our area, home sales of essential oils are popular too. I will have her post some websites she uses to mix and match them.