CRPS Treatment: pain in foot and leg for 2 years
General details and patient's info
| Gender: | Female. |
| Age: | 32 years old at the time of treatment. |
| Home Country: | New Zealand. |
| Illness duration: | 2 years prior to the first Neridronate Treatment. |
| Cause: | Multiple fractures falling. |
| Symptoms: | Strong burning pain in toes and ankle. Stabbing pain and color changes purple/red. Swelling and seating. Pain gets worst and worst which has started emotional issues. Stress triggers flare up. Cannot stand nor walk. Patient can use only her left side. Movements are also limited on her right hand and arm, with pins and needles sensation. |
| Clinical evaluation: | CRPS diagnosis with radiation of muscle spasm and pain from right ankle region to right leg and right side of body, right arm & shoulder and right side of neck. She also underwent several treatments and finally her Doctor in New Zealand referred her to Italy to have the Neridronate infusions. |
| Time of treatment: | October 2019. |
Why the Patient decided to undergo the CRPS Treatment in Italy
Medical treatment the Patient underwent in Italy
4 neridronate infusions (100mg, I.v. in saline Solution 0,9% 250 ml)
See the Official Study on the Oxford Academics website: https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article/52/3/534/1777330
2 sessions Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Treatment with Physiotherapist and Osteopath.
Rehabilitation therapy is a full body workout which focuses on the general wellbeing of the body, to help the affected limb get back to its normal self.
8 days Light Therapy (in hotel room, 30+ more minutes each day)
30 minutes or more of usage of the MTI Light Therapy reduces inflammation, increase micro-circulation, relax nerves and muscles, reduces pain transmission, accelerates healing, regenerates cells, and promotes cells activation.
Daily Report
DAY 2: Morning pick-up by her Patient Manager, 1st visit with the Rheumatologist Professor, 1st Rehabilitation session, and 1st Neridronate infusion. The patient is very emotional, and she cries. She appreciates the Rehabilitation session a lot.
DAY 3: Morning pick-up by her Patient Manager, 2nd Neridronate infusion. The patient feels very tired, and, in the evening, she has some side effects, nausea.
DAY 4: Morning pick-up by her Patient Manager, 3rd Neridronate infusion. The patients feels better and in the afternoon, she agrees to visit Vicenza.
DAY 5: Morning pick-up by her Patient Manager, 2nd visit with the Rheumatologist Professor and last Neridronate infusion.
DAY 6: Morning pick-up by her Patient Manager, 2nd Rehabilitation session and then visit of Venice with gondola ride. The patient is glad because, after more than 2 years, she can lay her foot on the floor.
DAY 7: Morning pick-up by her Patient Manager and visit of Vicenza center.
DAY 8: Morning pick-up by her Patient Manager and day trip to Venice.
DAY 9: Morning pick-up by her Patient Manager and Circus show.
DAY 10: Morning pick-up by her Patient Manager and drop-off at Padova train station.
Follow up
OCTOBER 2020 (12 months after Neridronate treatment): the patient had further improvements, she can walk again, and her goal is to go back to her sport activities.