Nerve compressions

[berniec]

I hope that you can help me towards finding the right path in the medical spiral I am in. I had Tarsal tunnel surgery a year ago on both feet.  Several nerves 4 in all were decompressed. I also had fasciotomy done on both feet and ankle stabilization done on the right foot within 2 ½ month apart. It is now nearing to the 1 year mark. I had to return to work in order to keep my medical in place. Since returning to work in Dec 07  I have been in extreme pain. We have tried cortisone shots but have not been successful. I cannot take the anti-inflammatory drugs for my stomach cannot tolerate them. I have had a bout with sciatica, and Achilles tendonitis after my surgery. Have also been diagnosed with carpal tunnel over the years. I now have a new possible new diagnosis, peronial nerve compression. And the possibility of a reoccurrence of tarsal tunnel. I have sought out a new doctor for my podiatrist that performed the surgery is not in my network. I am traveling 4 hours away and have met with an orthopedic surgeon who now thinks I might have RSD. He is sending me to a have another EMG test. I do have neck problems from a whiplash 27 years ago and a bout with bulging disc. Could this be the cause of all the nerve being compressed? I am trying to have the new doctor order a MRI. Desperately trying to find a solution. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Bernie

[berniec]

Thank you for your response. I am just trying to find the right answer. My doc that did my sugeries    does not think I have RSD but a nerve taht is compressing that is causing the problems. I do swim for walking is to hard any more. I am very limited with activities now. Biking is another but my neck and hands take a blunt after. DId they do MRI or other test like EMG to narrow down the RSD . Unfortunately the pain has never gone away and I don't have epoisodes. Neck pain has been for over 24 years but I figured it was part of my trade hazard and an old car accident . The Tarsal Tunnel came the past 3 years. I seem to live with pain and would just like to have some relief. Thanks for your suggestions.
Benrie

[Ashlei45]

My situation is almost similar... I had reconstructive surgery on my feet and tendons and I was in a car accident in 2004. I still have a pinced nerve on the right side of my neck from the accident, and I was diagnosed with RSD which will keep your nerve compressed and cause lots of pain.  The  resulted in intense pain in my neck, shoulders, knees, and elbows. After about a year I stopped having the intense pains, but I still had dull achey pain. Currently I am having many other issues with my health and the pain has returned. I am now experiencing numbness and pain in my arms and legs. I don't really think that RSD ever goes away, but it is better than having arthritis or fibro. If you don't have either and it is RSD I would suggest asking your doctor for a seditave like Valium (or drink a lot of beer :), and do pool exercises to keep all of your musles stretched, so when you do have a episode your body will be stretched and relaxed and the pain will not be so intense. When the muscles are relaxed the spasms will not be able to build and reach your nerves...if that makes any sense. Good luck.