Other Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

[ShodokanJenn]

I try to stay as active as I can. My mother in law has RSD following a total knee replacement, and has NOT stayed active. She is absolutely miserable, and has deteriorated to the point of being unable to do much of anything. I am terrified of ending up in the same condition she's in, so I force myself even when it hurts. And the endorphin rush helps my mood and the pain both.

 

[Broken Dahlia]

I try to stay as active as I can. My mother in law has RSD following a total knee replacement, an...

Just saw doctor who diagnosed RSD, she wants me to go to pain management for lumbar injections. Have you tried that? I really don't want to do it, but she thinks I need it so my condition doesn't get worse. She made it seem like I don't have a choice. Ugh, the fun never stops.

 

[ShodokanJenn]

Just saw doctor who diagnosed RSD, she wants me to go to pain management for lumbar injections. H...

I haven't had them done, but they were recommended. I didn't get worse without them, but every case is unique. You can probably get a better idea of what they will do for you by talking to the pain management doctor.

 

[Broken Dahlia]

I haven't had them done, but they were recommended. I didn't get worse without them, but every ca...

Thank you