How to deal with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Posted by greg
May 17, 2009

Neurology Today has an extensive story on CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), explaining what it is, what to look for if you think you have it, and what treatments are available. Rather than a simple web page, this is a technically written article on the syndrome that is attacking Americans in record numbers. Those with spinal cord injuries or car accidents are strongly recommended to read this article, and if it is a close match to what you are experiencing, bring it to your next doctor visit. Hopefully studies about this type of pain will remove doctors that pretend that this doesn’t exist and that patients are either making it up so they don’t have to work or are drug seekers. As with most body issues, prompt care and treatment are essental to keep this pain issue in check. Those that try to ignore the tell tale signs or refuse to seek medical care are in danger of permanently damaging their bodies and living with excruciating pain forever. Don’t let pride get in the way of having a fulfilling life without mind numbing pain. Note that most doctors either don’t know about this or don’t match up the patient with CRPS. In my case, by GP didn’t pick up on this (my chiropractor is the one who diagnosed me) because he was trained that CRPS only happens to gunshot victims. This is why it is critical to bring all your data to the doctor so he knows the whole story. Also make sure your doctor does not have issues believing in pain syndromes. If they are, you should find a doctor that does believe you and is prepared to do whatever it takes to help you recover.

The primary link to the PDF of the story is here.

Alternate local link here.

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Comment by steve courcier on May 18, 2009 @ 11:21 am

I cannot copy/paste your link to the Neurology Today article nor can I find it via web search.

Anyway you can forward it, post it or create a new/different URL address we can copy?

THANKS

Comment by greg on May 19, 2009 @ 5:14 pm

Thanks for the reply. We have fixed things up and made it easier to get to the report. Try it now.

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