Suggest ways to get relief from reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome in leg
Patient: Hi my name is Craig and I have R.S.D have had this since 2002 through a fall to my left leg have been on a lot of meds and now weened my self of them and only take small amount of pain killers now .Have just had in last month Ketamine infusion over seven days in hospital this did knock me about for about a week and a half . and pain leaves have go ten down to about 50 to 60 percent .is there any thing els I can be doing to help this further .Thanks Craig Doctor: Hello,  Well, if the ketamine worked, that is better than usual. Sometimes knocking out the sympathetic nervous system either with drugs or with surgical procedures can be helpful Or with botox.   I cannot say in your particular case, but generally, there are several therapies for it.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist