How to cure RSD on right arm?
Patient: hi I had dequervainnes syndrome of right wrist. also extensor origin tears to right forearm/elbow. also had two rotator cuff reconstructions to right shoulder including detached long head of biceps which was tenodesed. the shoulder surgery failed and have new tear to superior labrum of right shoulder. recently diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (RSD) to right arm after being in pain for 3 years. also had drop attacks recently although brain/spinal scans came back clear. shoulder is irrepairable and CRPS is spreading (right hand and left foot turn blue). what am I supposed to do other than take medication for pain relief? Doctor: Hello, I have studied your case.Reflex sympathetic dystrophy is common after injury which can lead to hardness.RDS needs prolonged multimodal treatment, Tryptomer, and calcium channel blockers will help you.Take them consulting your doctor.If you are not getting relief with medication then sympathetic block can be done.Many of my patients find relief with yoga, pranayama, meditation.So you can also do that to improve your treatment results.Do continue physiotherapy.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care.