Understanding CRPS [PART 2 of 3]: The Truth About it’s Neurobiology and Effective Treatments
Welcome to Part 2 of this discussion on CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome), where you'll uncover some of the misinformation out there surrounding pain managing strategies used for CRPS.
In the world of CRPS, pain managing strategies are not all created equal. I wish I could they we're all no harm, no foul, but the truth is, there are some pain management strategies that, while they may relieve pain in the short term, have a long-lasting, negative impact on your condition because they may exacerbate the underlying issue.
In this episode, I'm clearing up some of the misinformation surrounding:
- Electrical Stimulation for CRPS
- Pain Numbing Remedies (like ice, numbing creams, nerve blocks, injections, ablations, lidocaine patches, and opioid medications)
- Ketamine for CRPS
- Immobilization (physical or functional)
- Physical Therapy
- Modalities
- Desensitization therapy
- Vagus nerve stimulation
Listen to Part 1 Here: https://www.alissawolfe.com/podcasts/the-chronic-pain-breakup/episodes/2148050961
Stay tuned for Part 3!!
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References:
- Zhao et al, 2018, 'The Effect of Ketamine Infusion in the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: a Systemic Review and Meta-analysis'
- Azari et al, 2012, 'Efficacy and Safety of Ketamine in Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome'
- Kirkpatrick et al, 2020, 'Optimizing the Treatment of CRPS With Ketamine'
- Connolly et al, 2015, 'A Systematic Review of Ketamine for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome'
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