It began when I had a botched tailor's bunion procedure in 2019, and it all went downhill from there. The incision was cut far too plantar rather than lateral resulting (over time) in tendonitis, a painful lateral internal scar, nerve damage, etc.
Visiting a pain specialist it was determined I additionally had Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and treatment consisted of Pregabalin and lidocaine patches. Possibly a sympathetic block later.
Once this is 'settled' only then will I have a revision procedure by orthopedic surgeon who will remove the scar, and hopefully stabilize the foot so walking won't be so agonizing.
What I can't comprehend is the 'normal' left foot now has sensations of numbness also. Does CRPS spread that quickly? Or is it a response to reduced force capability by favoring my stronger leg/foot?
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krikit47
28 June 2022
My daughter was diagnosed with CRPS about 8 years ago..the pain started in one ankle and over this span of time is now in both legs and arms. Now shes having constant spasms in her legs and will be going in for a spinal nerve block soon. This disease is so horrible and I hate to hear that yet another person has been diagnosed with it. I hope your case will be mild and even possibly resolve itself! Bless you.
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SouthernBelle92
9 March 2022
Hi, sookie54.
I'm terribly sorry you were left feeling so miserable after your tailor bunion surgery in 2019. I know you asked this question about nine months ago and received no replies as of today, so I am reaching out to see how you are doing, to ask if you had the surgery to remove the scar tissue in your foot, and generally, to know if received an answer from your pain specialist regarding your question you asked here, or if you are still looking an answer.
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cindy-59
1 July 2021
Have you looked into the side effects of Pregabalin? It can cause numbness, along with other side effects that you may not be aware of. I ended up tapering off Pregabalin and then Cymbalta because of all the side effects. Might not be what’s going on but worth looking into.
