Has anyone who has RSD in the lower extremities had their toes "feel" numb? 3 of my toes on my injured side started feeling numb on Saturday. Is this normal? Is it progressing? It kind of feels like how your finger feels if you tied a string around it to tight.
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I have rsd in my left foot and thigh. originally, i had rsd in the left foot 20 years ago and a dr from russia had done a spinal block to deaden the nerves for a few months. now, after 3 back surgeries, i again have gotten rsd in the left foot which has spread to the thigh. during the first few months my toes were so numb they hurt. at that time i couldn't move my toes no matter how hard i tried. after water therapy and i mean intense water therapy (that had me crying big time) i can now at least feel the hurt and wiggle (how be it slightly) my toes. so i don't know but maybe try some water therapy. good luck......

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I have RSD in my right leg. Originally, it was simply my knee that was problematic...painful to the touch, discoloration, burning/numbness. It took approximately a year to diagnose it and by the time that happened, it had begun to affect my entire leg. The numbing is "normal" with RSD...although it might be a sign that it's spreading...but it could also be a symptom related to the "original" rsd. Actually, it is my understanding that one of the biggest complaints with RSD is the burning/numbness. However, that alone does not necessarily indicate that your RSD has spread. Do your toes tend to feel very hot or very cold?, do they swell?, is there a change in color?. All of these may or may not be present with RSD. Your best bet is to talk to your doctor about your concerns. Just always remember...it's not all in your head and if it's bothering you, then you really need to discuss it with your doctor. If nothing else, he or she can alleviate your fears. I sure hope this helps!