Tricyclic antidepressants (have a tendancy to cause weight gain and drowziness.)
Bier Blocks
A procedure where a block is done on an extremity, and the circulation in the extremity is blocked in an attempt to keep the medication in the leg.
Bio-Feedback
Teaches you to control things such as your body temperature and reaction to stress levels.
Diet
There is a Chronic Pain Diet that is excellent. We must remember that everything we put into our bodies is made up of chemicals; whether it is food or medication. They all must work together for a complete treatment. For instance, some foods such as Chocolate, candy, cake, and hot dogs are very bad for RSD
Guided Imagery
A technique that teaches you relaxation methods.
Heat
Effectiveness depends on the individual. NEVER use ice on RSD injury site.
Ice
Effectiveness depends on the individual. NEVER use ice on RSD injury site.
Indwelling SNB
Continuous Sympathetic Nerve Block usually performed by using an epidural catheter and dripping the medication continually over a period of hours or days.
Narcotics
There are two different groups of Narcotics;
Morphine Agonists (such as Morphine and Demoral)
Morphine Antagonists (such as Stadol and Ultram).
There is a controversy concerning which type is better for treating chronic pain and which is detrimental.
