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Complex regional pain syndrome or reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Oct 3, 2023 | Replies (185)Comment receiving replies
@bear420, I'm sending good energy your way. I hope the new & increased meds give you more relief over time, in my experience some of them take awhile to kick in. I got a lot of pain relief from acupuncture, but if you try it, make sure it's someone your doctor recommends (because of the CRPS). The other thought is if your doctor would refer you to biofeedback or a pain psychologist, it might help you cope with the pain. Or there are CDs or free recordings online if you search "guided imagery for pain."
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<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Dear daybyday: Thanks so much for the quick response about our battles with pain, pain, and more pain. There is a website you can go to for information (and also get a DVD ) about neurostimulators. It is Medtronic.com, the name of the company, of course.<br> My implant is a Medtronic, and they offer a lot of information on neurostimulators, including info on self-help groups. For more information, go to tamethepain.com/help or call 888--430--7246. I am sure you will be one of the lucky ones, daybyday, to get great<br> relief from spinal cord stimulation. The surgery itself is done under local anesthesia with heavy sedation (at least in my case) and it isn't bad at all. Pain is torture and can truly ruin your life. Here's hoping you find the pain relief you deserve so badly.<br> Please let me know how you make out! My co--pays were pretty stiff for the entire process, so I also had to delay having the permanent implant put in. Anyway, I think you are on the right track, so thumbs up on your crusade to get help! Best Wishes, Peggy <br> P.S. I love your user--name!<br><br><br><br><br>