diagnosis of CRPS

Posted 10 years ago, 19 users are following.

suzanne83

Can anyone please advise me on the most appropriate way to obtain a diagnosis of CRPS? I have had symptoms of pain, oedema (ankle) and cyanosis (foot) and in my left leg/groin/back follow lifting equipment at work in 2010. The pain has never resolved and I'm now medically retired due to the problems as I can only walk very short distances and I limp all the time. I presently take Pregabalin 100mgs 3 times a day and amitriptyline 30mgs at night, I also add in paracetamol and codeine as needed. I used to use TENS but I now use a pain pen as needed. I'm presently under the care of a excellent neurologist and a hip surgeon.

Many thanks

Sue

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Hip66 suzanne83

Posted 9 years ago

can you walk any.my leg and back hip hurts me bad
sharon2356 suzanne83

Posted 9 years ago

I currently had surgery,and I knew something was wrong. I had gone to a pain mgmt doctor and he sent me for a nuclear bone scan..the report came back telling my doctor that i have crps..

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