Hello - I have CRPS in my left foot since the first of October 2020. I have had two Sensitivity nerve blocks and neither one made the slightest amount of difference. Not I have been out on Morphine with hydrocodone. The last thing I want to do is continue taking these pills. Anyone one else have CRPS and have a light at the end of the tunnel?
Thanks YJ
Hi YJ, I am so sorry to hear the two nerve blocks have not helped. I really feel for you, I was diagnosed with CRPS after two years of unexplained pain in my right foot. I completely understand about not wanting to take the pills, but Gabapentin was one thing that did relieve the pain in my case.
I also had 3 Lumbar Sympathectomy procedures carried out, guided by ultrasound.
These injections block the sympathetic nerves in the lower back from sending pain signals to the foot.
I had significant relief after the first one and have been pain free since (that was 20 years ago).
It took me a while to get the diagnosis but hopefully the research and treatment has come a little way even since then.
I would say keep going and it’s definitely worth asking about this Lumbar Sympathectomy to see if it could help you 😊 All the very best x
Thanks for the suggestion! My doc prescribed Gabapentin today and will try it out tomorrow!! Told them I want a 3rd nerve block and if that doesn’t work the shock thing In plant. Plus made an appointment with another doc for a second opinion. Things are looking hope full. Thanks for the suggestion again. YJ