Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
Magnetic Molecular Energizing (MME) has
been used effectively for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD).
MME treatment is considered
investigational and is utilized under the direction and auspices of an
Investigational Review Board (IRB). The IRB complies with FDA
requirements for investigational therapy usage and results review. MME
therapy is safe and non-invasive. In some cases, patients may experience
some tingling, however, most experience no ill effects and can talk,
sleep, read or watch TV.
 Facts
about Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
- Affects 200,000 to 1 million Americans
- Mean age is 40 but even children can be affected.
- RSD is 2 to 3 times more common in females
Associated Complaints
- Severe pain, hypersensitivity of affected area, disproportionate
to the injury, often with no major nerve injury identified.
- Swelling, skin changes, temperature changes and loss of mobility
due to pain.
Causes
Minimal trauma, surgery, infections, spinal cord injury and disorders,
ischemic heart disease and heart attacks. Anything that can affect the
sympathetic nervous system even though cause cannot be identified.
Diagnosis
- No specific tests
- Possible help from thermograms, response to sympathetic nerve
blocks.
Treatment and Case Results
Physical therapy, sympathetic nerve blocks, analgesic medication, TENS
unit and spinal cord stimulator.
S.K. is a 49 year old lady with a diagnosis of RSD.
For 8 years since an auto accident. She complained of numbness in her
left face down to her fingers, with associated intense pain and
burning across the top of her shoulder and arm. She had prior surgery
to relieve a trapped nerve and was receiving weekly acupuncture with
minimal relief. She stated marked sensitivity to abrupt temperature
changes of hot and cold. Minimal relief to prescribed pain medication
occurred. She also had unprovoked sudden jerks and twitches of her arm
and shoulder. After 89 hours of MME S.K. indicated 100% improvement in
absence of pain, numbness and jerking. The improvement has been
maintained for 1 year with no medication.
E.B. is a 14 year old student who sustained a fall
15 months earlier. She was placed in an ankle cast for a suspected
Achilles tendon tear. Due to extreme progressive pain, the cast was
removed after 2 weeks and RSD was diagnosed. She complained of
stabbing pain over the entire calf and foot and stated the presence of
severe burning. Skin was cold to touch with pallor and hair loss. She
used crutches due to extreme muscle weakness. She failed to respond to
medication for nerve pain and narcotic medication and to spinal nerve
blocks. She had 157 hours of MME with disappearance of all burning
pain and most stabbing pain. The icy cold skin sensation disappeared.
Her low back pain also disappeared. The crutches were put away and no
longer needed as improvement continues over time.
Although no absolute assurances can be
given, there is good reason for optimism for benefit, in individuals who
are accepted for treatment, after review and screening. MME appears to
enhance and speed the healing of tissues at the cellular and molecular
level.
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