There are multiple available treatment options. However, treatment always begins with mobilization. Physical and occupational therapy are helpful in the early stages. However, the patient should be cautioned to be extremely careful in their choice of therapy because excessive or incorrect therapy can be quite harmful.
Many also use medications to treat the symptoms. Medications include anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory agents and pain medicines.
Interventional treatments include injections, infusions and implanted devices.
Treatment of concurrent problems, such as fractures, disc disorders or other injuries is essential to achieve the best possible outcome in RSD/CRPS treatment.
Recent studies have shown that infusions of Ketamine have been of great help. Ongoing research is testing new forms of treatment.
We have also found that dietary changes have made a substantial difference in reducing the pain and other symptoms. Adjusting the diet to exclude gluten and other highly inflammatory foods has been greatly successful.
Additionally, a positive attitude and support from family and friends leads to better outcomes.