Injured left arm 3 years ago...recently had MRI...finally, due to continued pain in left shoulder. Told that I had torn the grissle??and that this cannot be fixed. Is this true? What can I do to lessen my pain....which is different from the Fribo pain and will I regain my range of motion in my left arm using PT? What about medications? Please I need some answers...
2007-04-27 05:23:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I have RSD/CRPS and I do know that people can have both, some do and others don't. The pain is a little different- RSD/CRPS pain is all over the area that you have it in, and Fibromalgia pain is only in the joints. The medications do not seem to help most RSD/CRPS patients with the exception of some nerve medications like Lyrica, and Neurontin, but they don't work for all patients. I would see a pain management doctor, or a neurologist to see if they can get you some treatment. You can regain strength and range of motion from PT, but it can be very painful for RSD/CRPS patients, and for some it makes their pain better and others it makes it worse. I would suggest looking into a Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) for your pain. I have had one implanted and I have 70%-80% pain relief and I have been able to gain back a big part of my life. You can get more info on SCS's at www.ans-medical.com I know how hard it can be. I'm sorry that you have to go through this.
2007-04-27 08:06:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were told you have RSD, please get it confirmed by a pain management specialist. I have RSD and it is different from fibro. One of the best web sites on the net is: www. rsdhope.org Please visit this web site and you will have answers to most of your questions. The reason you the tear may not be able to be repaired is that if rsd is present in this area; surgeons are very reluctant to operate on areas that could spread the rsd to other limbs, organs etc.
Medications again are best discussed with your pain management physician. Best of luck
2007-04-27 12:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by red497 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people who have Fibromyalgia also have RSD. I think you should get a second opinion from an orthopedic doctor. Changing doctors can often provide new insight into an old condition. Physical therapy can definitely help, but I would advise you to use a chiropractor for the therapy. Many times chiropractic treatments can relieve problems that doctors claim were impossible to treat.
I've enclosed a link where you can find a qualified chiropractor in your area. I've also enclosed a link to an article I have written on Fibromyalgia which may be very helpful for you.
If you have any further questions Please let me know,
Billie77
2007-04-27 12:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hello i been dealing with rsd for 3 years i have tried every thing pt made my pain more worse.i have seen a army of doctors.your chose is to go to a pain managment doctor.i feel
for you this rsd in my view has no cure.i go to sleep in pain and i wake up in pain.good luck i hope you will find a cure
2007-05-01 14:58:56 · answer #4 · answered by ellamae m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my suggestion would be to go to a pain specialist in your town. check out the link www.piedmontpmr.com
this dr is a fibro.specialist. he also has a book called "Resolving Complex Pain"
2007-04-27 14:06:36 · answer #5 · answered by angelsmith624 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon.
2007-04-27 12:41:10 · answer #6 · answered by JBN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋