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Pain Management Doctors in Los Angeles Describe Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Pain Management Doctors in Los Angeles Describe Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS is a chronic pain condition that can affect any part of the body but mostly affects the legs or arms.

The condition is also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome, Causalgia – RSD; Shoulder-hand syndrome, Sudeck’s atrophy or RSDS.

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  • What Causes Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?

    • The main cause of CRPS is not yet known. In some situations, the sympathetic nervous system plays crucial roles in causing pain. The other theory is that CRPS can be caused by triggering of the immune system response that result to inflammatory symptoms of warmth, redness and swelling of the affected area. CRSP is classified in two:

      . CRPS 1, which is a chronic disorder affects the legs or arms after a small injury
      . CRPS2, this takes place when the nerves are injured.

      CRSP is believed to result once there are any damages to the nervous system including those nerves that control sweat glands and blood vessels.The damaged nerves are unable to control blood flow and temperature of the affected part. The condition is common in individuals between 40 to 60 years even though it has been noticed in young people.

  • What are the Symptoms of CRPS?

    • The primary symptom is pain which:

      . Gets worse over the time
      . Is burning and intense, and stronger than what is expected from the kind of injury occurred. CRPS has three stages though it doesn’t follow the same patterns always. Some people will develop acute symptoms immediately while others remain in the first phase. First phase (lasts 1- 3 months). It is characterized by;
      . Faster growth of hair and nails
      . Changes in temperature, skin, switching between cold and warm
      . Joint pains and muscle spasms
      . Skin becomes blotchy, pale, purple, or red, shiny and thin, more sweaty and swollen. 2nd stage (lasts 3-6 months). It is characterized by;
      . Nails crack and break easily
      . Pain continues to get worse
      . Weak muscles and stiff joints
      . Continuous skin change
      . Pain continues to get worse. 3rd stage (irreversible changes can be noticed)
      . Pain in the whole limb
      . Muscle wasting
      . Limited movements on limbs due to tight tendons and muscles.

  • Diagnoses of CRPS?

    • Diagnosing CRPS is a difficult task, but early diagnosis by Los Angeles pain management doctors is very crucial.
      The pain management doctors in Los Angeles take a physical examination and looks at the medical history to determine the best remedy. Other tests that may follow include:

      . Bone scans
      . X-rays
      . Nerve conductions studies
      . Test to show if there is lack of blood supply and temperature changes in the affected limb.

  • What are the Treatments Options for CRPS?

    • There is no known cure for CRPS, but it is possible to slowdown the effects of the disease. The primary aim of the treatment performed by Los Angeles pain management doctors is to relieve symptoms and help people live a healthy life. Occupational and physical therapy need to be applied early enough. Taking an exercise program and learning how to keep your muscles and joint moving can help control the condition from getting worse. Also, medications such as steroids, pain drugs, bone loss medications, (bisphosphonates such as Actonel and Fosamax) and antidepressants are used.
      You may also opt for a psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy that teaches patients the skills needed to live with this chronic condition.
      Invasive or surgical techniques used include:

      . Internal Pain pump to deliver medication directly to the spinal cord.
      . Spinal cord stimulator which is a process that involves putting electrodes beside the spinal cord. The low-level electrical current present in the stimulator helps to create a tingling or pleasant sensation on the affected area to relieve pain.
      . Surgery that involves cutting of the nerves to reduce pain (surgical sympathectomy), even though it is not clear if it has solved the problem. Though it can help.

      You can prevent severe leg problems by maintaining regular optimal weight, exercise regularly and avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Those with chronic symptoms will have to contact a CRSP specialist or contact the pain management doctors in Los Angeles and discover what treatment plans works best for them.

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