Yesterday we went to see two of Jason's doctors for follow-up visits.
First we was the doctor who did the sympathetic nerve blocks. He told Jason that he felt the nerve blocks were 50-60% successful. Since it's been two weeks since he's seen Jason, he was pleased to see the progress he's making with less pain, foot movement and being able to touch it.
He told Jason that treating RSDS/CRPS is very difficult, but much more effective if treatment begins early -- which it has for Jason. He wants Jason to do therapy in lukewarm and cool water baths for his foot, exercising while in the water.
Then we went to see his primary care doctor. She had Jason walk a few feet without his crutch. At first he was keeping most of his weight on his right foot, but after she pointed that out to him he walked much more balanced. She too was very pleased at the progress of his movement of the ankle, toes, being able to put pressure on his foot and having relief from some of the pain. She said that when we meet with another doctor in two more weeks that he could increase the nerve pain medication at that time.
She's consulted with another doctor (who examined Jason and identified the RSDS/CRPS last time and commented that this may never go away) who said that RSDS/CRPS could stick around with a young man like Jason for 6-9 months and then burn itself out. I'm sure the time frame didn't please Jason, but the thought that the pain syndrome could go away was music to my ears!
Jason did get plenty of bad news. Mike asked the doctor about next school year. The doctor said we shouldn't even be considering letting him be far from home, she wouldn't even recommend Union University -- just one hour from home. She also said he should plan on not taking an ambitious schedule.
We did get another medication for Jason's sad eyes.
Please continue to pray for the nerves and brain bruise to completely heal, for his ankle to regain strength and flexibility, for Jason's muscles to rebuild and for the pain syndrome to completely go away.
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Thanks for the info. We continue to pray. I've heard therapy is so hard to go through, but am thankful that progress is being made. Jason, we are so PROUD of you and the hard work you have already accomplished to get to this point. With HIS LOVE,
The Dixon family
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