Reply #8: Hubby has RSD

[Corgigal]

A few years ago he had surgery for the Medtronic pain pump. I'm not a doctor person but I must say his quality of life is certainly better for it.

RSD info: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome, also known as CRPS, is a progressive disease of the Autonomic Nervous System that can follow a simple trauma (fall or sprain) a break or fracture (especially wrist and ankle) a sharp force injury (such as a knife or bullet wound), heart problems, infections, surgery, RSI/CTS, spinal injuries/disorders, or major trauma.

It is a multi-symptom condition affecting one, two, or sometimes even all four of the extremities. It can also be in the face, shoulders, back, eyes, and other areas as well. RSDS is an involvement of nerves, skin, muscles, blood vessels (causing constriction and pain) as well as bones.

Medtronic pain pump, in case you ever considered for it:

http://my.webmd.com/content/article/71/81231.htm?z=3199_652471_2010_sn_02