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Chronic pain in one or more limbs
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) refers to a rare condition that causes chronic pain in one or more limbs, commonly your legs, arms, hands or feet.
While not fully understood by the medical community, early diagnosis and treatment can help you manage your pain and recover from this condition. IU Health Pain Management physicians have years of experience helping patients through this difficult condition.
In more than 90 percent of cases, patients suffered some form of injury to the affected limb before CRPS began. The injury can range from something as minor as a needlestick, to a broken bone or more severe trauma. Physicians do not know why some people develop CRPS while others do not. In rare cases, CRPS occurs without evidence of a previous injury.
The injury may cause damage to nerves resulting in moderate to severe pain. The pain may feel like pins and needles, a burning sensation or like a squeeze to the limb. Even if the injury only occurred in a finger or toe, the entire limb may develop signs of CRPS. It may go away over time or result in chronic pain that requires pain management.
Signs and symptoms of CRPS only appear in the affected limb and may include:
If you experience extreme pain or swelling in a limb, always seek medical attention. While you may have CRPS, the symptoms may also point to other serious conditions. Only your physician can provide the careful diagnosis necessary.
In more than 90 percent of cases, patients suffered some form of injury to the affected limb before CRPS began. The injury can range from something as minor as a needlestick, to a broken bone or more severe trauma. Physicians do not know why some people develop CRPS while others do not. In rare cases, CRPS occurs without evidence of a previous injury.
The injury may cause damage to nerves resulting in moderate to severe pain. The pain may feel like pins and needles, a burning sensation or like a squeeze to the limb. Even if the injury only occurred in a finger or toe, the entire limb may develop signs of CRPS. It may go away over time or result in chronic pain that requires pain management.
Signs and symptoms of CRPS only appear in the affected limb and may include:
If you experience extreme pain or swelling in a limb, always seek medical attention. While you may have CRPS, the symptoms may also point to other serious conditions. Only your physician can provide the careful diagnosis necessary.
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is painful and frightening. Your IU Health Pain Management physicians understand the challenges you face. Your physicians focus on treating chronic pain conditions and offer advanced therapies to manage your symptoms and prevent further damage.
IU Health Pain Management physicians will work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that reduces pain, sensitivity and stiffness associated with CRPS.
Physical therapy can help your affected limb to function as normally as possible. Pain medicine or nerve stimulation can help alleviate your pain. IU Health Pain Management fellowship-trained physicians will use these treatments and more to help you participate more fully in your daily life as you recover from CRPS.
IU Health Pain Management physicians provide the most advanced therapies to control pain and manage symptoms of CRPS, including:
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is painful and frightening. Your IU Health Pain Management physicians understand the challenges you face. Your physicians focus on treating chronic pain conditions and offer advanced therapies to manage your symptoms and prevent further damage.
IU Health Pain Management physicians will work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that reduces pain, sensitivity and stiffness associated with CRPS.
Physical therapy can help your affected limb to function as normally as possible. Pain medicine or nerve stimulation can help alleviate your pain. IU Health Pain Management fellowship-trained physicians will use these treatments and more to help you participate more fully in your daily life as you recover from CRPS.
IU Health Pain Management physicians provide the most advanced therapies to control pain and manage symptoms of CRPS, including:
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