I got CRPS in November 2020 and was diagnosed in April 2021. It's in both my feet/lower legs. Shortly after my diagnosis I started taking gabapentin, which helped a fair amount, then in mid-June I started getting nerve blocks. Initially we were going to do a series of 3, but because they were working so well my doctor said we would keep going.. every week for, well, as long as my insurance would cover it lol. I've had 5 so far and it's amazing how much they have helped!

But then, after my nerve block today, the doctor brought me all these pamphlets about spinal cord stimulators and told me she wants me to strongly consider getting one. And then when I went to schedule my next nerve block, they told me the doctor put in orders for radiofrequency ablation instead.

I'm not completely opposed to either of those things, but it feels unnecessary when the nerve blocks are working so well right now. The discoloration and swelling is still fairly bad (only minimal improvements since starting the blocks), so I think that's my doctor is worried about that. But that's such a commitment! I look at SCS, and even ablation, as more of a last resort. I don't know, I'm just frustrated because I feel like these procedures are being pushed on me, especially since I only started treatment in April!

Should I call my doctor and tell her I want to continue with nerve blocks for the time being? Ugh I really struggle to advocate for myself in situations like this and don't know what to do. Help :(