Burning the nerve could cause more damage. putting in an scs(spinal cord stimulator) might be of some relief, but could cause damage from the surgery itself. Have they tried an infusion pump yet? Or even fentalyn pops? And are these doctors versed in treating RSD/CRPS? Make sure you get him to a pain specialist that is trained in RSD and find a good anesthesiologist that could offer different types of pain therapy, before thinking about any surgery. Especially a sympatheticectomy. I have RSD/CRPS and was in the medical field for 24 yrs before being sidelined by this illness/disease and am certified in Neurology.
Todd
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