7Treatment Options for RSD
It is important to detect and treat RSD early. Steroid drugs and opioid like morphine could be effective in relieving pain. Other medications include antidepressants and antiepileptic drugs. You can also apply creams to the skin for temporary relief. In some cases, your doctor would inject local anesthetic around the nerve block to help you overcome discomfort and pain. In general, the treatment team for people with RSD should include a pain specialist. In addition, you might need occupational and physical therapy to improve the strength and flexibility of the affected body parts. [7]
