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How To Heal RSD Related Symptoms Like Severe Pain And Swelling On Wrist While On Lyrica?

I have RSD and my syptoms getting worse I saw my Dr Monday and he gave me Lyrica for the pain. I noticed tonight that I had severe swelling and a red ring around my wrist then shooting pain in my wrist and up my arm. I also noticed that my inner palm of my hand turned a blackish color
Sat, 25 Jan 2014
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RSD is a disease which can cause sever agony to patient. in this condition patient complain of severe pain, without any obvious injury. Apart from medication role of physiotherapy is also there. you cam contact to local Physio centre and start taking wax bath, this will provide you pain relief. In RSD chances df stiffness is also there so you have to be little aggressive in keeping your hand and finger moving. remember! you will need lots of patience as RSD require 6 to 7 months for complete cure.
At home also you can use warm water for lower limb.
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How To Heal RSD Related Symptoms Like Severe Pain And Swelling On Wrist While On Lyrica?

RSD is a disease which can cause sever agony to patient. in this condition patient complain of severe pain, without any obvious injury. Apart from medication role of physiotherapy is also there. you cam contact to local Physio centre and start taking wax bath, this will provide you pain relief. In RSD chances df stiffness is also there so you have to be little aggressive in keeping your hand and finger moving. remember! you will need lots of patience as RSD require 6 to 7 months for complete cure. At home also you can use warm water for lower limb.