Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS), also known as complex regional pain syndrome, is a chronic condition characterized by severe pain following injury to bone and soft tissue. The most common symptom is burning pain. The patient may also experience muscle spasms, local swelling, increased sweating, softening of bones, joint tenderness or stiffness, restricted or...
Has anyone had one? Did it come up positive for RSD or neg if you had one? Did you notice any negative effects from the injection of having one? Please respond and tell me about your experience if you have had one. Thanks in advance.
In Australia we have a full body scan.This requires a injection of dye & then you are put through a x-ray machine.When my doctor diagnosed my rsd he sent me for this .It was to see if id suffered any bone deteration or other facts common to rsd.As 15% of people suffering from rsd show no sign of trouble with their bones its hard to diagnosed this way.Ive also had this procedured 2twice before & had no ill effects to the dye.In Australia they use this x-ray also to detect bone cancer which thankfully hasnt been seen in the past.Im a surviver of breast cancer,& doctors thought my rsd symptoms where due to a return of the cancer.To be frank with you somedays cancer would be easier to live with then this awful condition.
Well i hope ive helped & i wish you luck.
Im going in to have 2 spinal cord stims put in this month.I had the trial & found the pain relief great but due to mine spreading i require 2.Well again goodluck & i can fully say i know what your feeling.
Sandra Aussie mom