Neurological Associates Pain Management Center
H. Hooshmand, M. D., P.A.
DIPLOMATE AMERICAN BOARD OF PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROLOGY
BOARD CERTIFIED IN ELECTROENCEPHOLOGRAPHY
BOARD CERTIFIED IN ELECTROMYOGRAPHY
BOARD CERTIFIED IN AMERICAN BOARD OF ELECTODIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE
INTRACTABLE NEUROLOGY (EPILEPSY,PAIN, MS)
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| RSD PUZZLE #146 Allergic Reactions and CRPS/RSD QUESTION: Dear Dr. Hooshmand: I have developed allergic reactions since the injury that caused my CRPS/RSD. Since then I have developed severe asthma which I did not have before developing CRPS/RSD. Is there a relation? ANSWER: The sympathetic nervous system has three main functions: 1. Control of body temperature. 2. Control of vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration). 3. Modulation of the immune system. Usually, a year to 2 years after onset of the disease, the immune system becomes dysfunctional. The patient develops skin rash, de novo allergies, asthma, even severe coughing and bleeding from the lung and bronchi. Treatment consist of epidural blocks, proper analgesic, (but not opioid agonists such as MS Contin, Oxycontin, etc). Treatment with effective, analgesic antidepressants (especially Trazodone), and analgesic anticonvulsants such as Trileptol (for stabbing pain), and/or Neurontin (only for burning pain). In late stages, treatment with I.V. Immunoglobulin may be the last hope for the patient. Sincerely, H. Hooshmand, M.D. |
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