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I had a very severe case of cellulitis in both legs about 10 days after back surgery. it has now evil over into rsd or csrs type 1. this is 4 months.

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Dr. Galina Nikolskaya
Dr. Galina Nikolskayaanswered
Neurology 13 years experience
Need more info: RSD is a diagnosis of exclusion, not enough symptoms are available to point towards a specific issue but b/l RSD is unusual and more common to get compression neuropathies vs critical illness polyneuropathy vs antibiotic related polyneuropathy. you need to see a neurologist for a thorough intake, exam, labs, emg/ncs to get to the right diagnosis so you can be treated appropriately.
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