fibromyalgia treatment rsd

My other tests are normal, so far, including MRI, VEP, BAEP, EMG and an MRA. Now, I have already been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (Cleveland Clinic, 1990) and RSD (Jan. 2008). This was because I had surgery on my foot to remove a Morton's Neuroma which showed up after I broke my toe in June 2007. My symptoms over the last 5-6 months have gotten worse. I went from the burning and pain in my right foot to the same in my left foot (mirrored over) and the RSD is now in both feet and legs.

Have you injured yourself in that area? I only ask because I have RSD/CRPS, a severe, chronic pain syndrome. Have you gone to a Pain Management Specialist? The one pain we all share is the burning pain, and your stabbing pain is also one we have. It can be triggered by an injury, minor surgery, in rare cases, it can occur spontaneously. I also have Fibromyalgia, but burning pain is not one of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia, just our RSD/CRPS.

I have fibro but I also have RSD that we believe came from having so many surgeries. RSD can come from several causes or sometimes for no apparent reason. But it's something that needs to be diagnosed by your doctor.

Not sure if it would work for fibromyalgia. I have nerve pain from RSD after many hand surgeries. (I also have fibromyalgia.) I did stellate ganglion blocks for the nerve pain and have had varying relief with them. Maybe it's something you could ask about. Best of luck.

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I will see him in August and will discuss both FM and RSD. According to others with RSD it sounds more like what I am experiencing. Other comments are welcomed.

Yes I started 17 years ago with RSD when they started using it for a catch-all for unknown nerve disorders. Now the Magic words are: Fibromyalgia and CFS.

I have Fibromyalgia and horrible pelvic pain. My doctor just startedd me on Savella. Does anyone have any experiences with this new med they want to share with me?

I have RSD in my right hand, 18 months had surgery for dupytrens contraction release.Within 6 weeks I developed RSD. I changed doctors to hand specialist.I had injections/beir blocks, meds, physical therapy etc. Now, I still have stiffness in my knuckles and trapped nerve in my palm.I am using Voltaren meds and gel, without much luck I am still under the care of hand specialist. I am now thinking of going to someone else, but don't really know who. I am in central Florida. Any suggestions?

Look there is no one modality of treatment that solves all issues but this is the first time I hear fibromyalgia is cuasing the pain in the head.. usually we think the other way. What do you think TMJdoc? does the comments above trouble you too?

The doctor says I have RSD and has explained this disorder to me, telling me that it may never go away and may get worse. Is there a better treatment than just opiates and Lyrica?

These concepts explain the lowering of the pain threshold and can explain why patients feel pain to nonpainful stimuli. The treatment is multifactorial and should begin with neuropathic treatment (see below). The pain associated with nerve irritation is called "neuropathic pain", and specific medications are effective in this type of pain.

ve had many surgeries on a joint in my thumb that failed. At some point (no one is sure when), I also developed RSD. The RSD has spread from my thumb to hand, wrist and up to my elbow. I now have treatments for the RSD which help for a while. I do know that RSD can spread from one area to many. Have you seen a pain specialist? That may be a good place to start. You also could have more than one thing going on. Some of your symptoms sound like fibromyalgia..

I just happened to notice the mention of RSD on this site and was wondering if there is any person suffering from RSD that had a sudden onset of fluid retention that has never gone away. After going through so many workups and blood tests and scans and seeing so many doctors only to hear that they just don't know why I suddenly put on 15 lbs. of fluid while on vacation in 2005 and to this date it hasn't gone away.

re essentially rule out diagnoses. Fibromyalga and RSD. RSD usually comes from an injury or trauma to something and can spread from there. I only mention this because when my daughter was in high school a few years back one of the girls in her class had terrible RSD in her feet. It came out of the blue and she had no known injury. Fibromyalgia also can cause widespread pain. There are no actual tests for these things but ruling out other things can result in a diagnosis.

re so uncomfortable with this, you really need to see your doctor. It could be a lot of things. I have that same feeling due to both fibromyalgia and nerve pain from RSD. My son loves to rub my wrist really lightly before he goes to sleep and it is true agony and I usually have to tell him to stop. There are things they can prescribe for shingles pain, nerve pain and fibromyalgia that can help with this kind of pain. I feel for you as I know how excrutiating it can be.

Hi, Thank you fir your question. It seems that these funny symptoms are related to reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). It seems that you might have leg nerve injury during the surgery so that may have been resulted into RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy). Symptoms of RSD could be intense pain in leg, numbness, altered skin color, swelling and abnormal sensitivity. Treatment of RSD mainly includes steroid & pain killer.

hello im a young women sufferer from rsd . Have been for 3 years and as of yet nothing has helped my pain. My rsd is in my left foot and i cant weight bear,or even stand touch,wind,water the list goes on! Im at my wits end my life is on hold and seems like im standing still while the world goes by!Can you help or have a suggestions in helping beat rsd.

The neurologist looked at my MRI as well as the report. No other lesions are showing up, however I feel the contrast may have showed something. I could be in the early stages and it worries me that there are meds out there to slow things down that I'm not being offered. I understand though that the neuro isn't sure. He said the meds are expensive and not pleasant (shots). Our insurance has wonderful coverage on meds so that wouldn't be a problem.

I have (on several occasions) found that the left side of my face and joints (elbow) on left side is warmer than the right side. I have Fibromyalgia and I have a sister with RSD. Could this be a genetic disorder that my sister and I have been lucky to carry on? Also, I am extremely sensitive to cold on my left hand. When I get cold, my fingers feel as if I shut them in a door or they feel like I have frost bite. I am certain this is nerve related but is it FM or RSD?

Everyone is different as to how a treatment may work for them. No two people will respond to the same treatment the same way so it is not really possible to say whether or not this would work well for you. If your not really comfrtable then do not do it. Talk to the doctor and explore other options.

If you had surgery or a transplant If you have pain look at [RSD/CRPS Fibromyalgia] they are starting to think are all the same disease & don't forget Narcolepsy its also though to come from a vaccine

Are there any treatment options for CRPS or RSD other than painkillers or in combination with painkillers that can help someone who has had the disease for over two years? Does anyone have a story about CRPS or RSD that has a happy ending? What are the best medications and treatment options? Any information would be a really huge help. Currently I am taking Methadone, Lyrica, Cesamet, Baclofen, Citalopram as well as Hydromorphone for breakthrough.

In December went to my Neurologist, for my Nacolepsy and RSD and he said you have Restless Leg/Fibromyalgia and I Started on Lyrica and also something for sleep. It has helped still have flare ups. PLEASE DO NOT GO THROUGH WHAT I DID.

got it mostly under control then she developed Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) was on crutches and got intenses physio, sorted. the next year she got RSD again this time the pain didnt got after physio so they put it down to some bullying (which i got sorted with the school and hasnt happened in a year when we go for her 3 monthly check up they ask her hows they bullying going and does she like the people in her school, totally fixated on this, they obv think her pain is psychological.

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