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I have crps in. my right and and wrist. i have gone through pt & have most of my function back. sensitivity is still not improving. what to do to help?

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Dr. Amogh Sahai answered

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Other treatment: There is a long list of medications that can be tried for crps. Some examples include: steroids, neuromodulators such as cymbalta, lyrica (pregabalin). Sometimes a sympathetic blockade can relieve the problem and this would be done by pain management.

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Answered 7/28/2015

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A member asked:

I have crps in. my right and and wrist. i have gone through pt & have most of my function back. sensitivity is still not improving. what to do to help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amogh Sahai answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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