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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself
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Hi, I’m Finny4606 and I was diagnosed with CRPS by my pain management dr about 2-1/2 years ago, only I only have 1 symptom, then my second doctor said I was misdiagnosed. He sent me to a spine specialist who wants operate on my cervical and lumbar spine. I would really like to get a definitive diagnosis. I’m waiting to hear if Mayo will accept me.
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finney, it might just be me but I’d be cautious when a MD wants 2 spinal operations without first finding out the “ root” cause. Please get a 2nd or 3rd opinion before you let them start cutting….David
do some research on calmare/scrambler tx. it has helped many folks with crps.
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Good luck on being accepted to Mayo #finny4606. I hope you are, and can find clarity on a definitive diagnosis. I know how frustrating and difficult it can be. No one wants spine surgery unless necessary and helpful. The helpful part seems to be a crap shoot in some cases. Sometimes it comes down to chronic pain management and no more medical interventions. I hope you get to the bottom of it.
How did you end up with CRPS - per your first doctor, that is? Did you have a prior surgery that activated it?