We Treat Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Chronic pain. It is a pain. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, also known as CRPS is persistent arm or leg pain that develops post-surgery, injury, stroke, or heart attack. What is the difference between acute and chronic pain? Acute pain can be mild and last just a moment, or it might be severe and last for weeks or months. Chronic pain is pain that is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six months. It is characterized pain that is greater than would be expected from the injury or event/trauma that caused it. The cause of CRPS remains unknown. However, this condition can be triggered by damage to nerve fibers in tissue, inflammation or even nerve dysfunction.
There are 2 Types
CRPS occurs in two types, with similar signs and symptoms, but different causes. They are:
Type I – also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), and this type occurs after an illness or injury that did not directly damage the nerves in the affected lump. About 90% of people with CRPS have Type I.
Type II – Once referred to as causalgia, this type has symptoms that are similar to Type I. Type II, however, occurs after a distinct nerve injury.
While there is no known cure for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), there is a combination of physical treatments, medicine and psychological support can help manage the symptoms. It is estimated that approximately 85% of people with CRPS slowly experience a reduction in their pain and some of their symptoms in the first 2 years.
If you are suffering from CRPS and prescription medication alone is not helping to reduce symptoms and pain, please contact our office to learn more about how an evaluation and customized care plan will be right for you.