Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
All of the causes of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) are yet to be fully determined, but it often occurs after an injury and is most commonly seen in adults in their forties. This can be especially hard for the patient to deal with as they are still active and vibrant people before the condition begins to affect their everyday life.
The pain itself often comes and goes and can be a mixture of sharp, stabbing pain and lingering, stinging sensations. Patients may also experience numbness and tingling, and the condition can even affect the skin, leaving it very sensitive, to the point that the slightest touch, bump or change in temperature can cause intense pain. To make matters worse stress often aggravates the pain as well.
CRPS rarely resolves by itself and left untreated can lead to years of pain and suffering. Seeking treatment sooner rather than later can be key to minimizing suffering and increasing quality of life.
The staff at Northern Colorado Neuropathy Clinic are highly trained in providing neuropathy treatment that can be effective for CRPS. Please don’t hesitate, schedule an exam today.
