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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Complex regional pain syndrome is a chronic pain condition that usually affects one limb after an injury or surgery, with pain far out of proportion to the original harm, along with changes in skin color, temperature, swelling, and movement. Among supplements, vitamin C has the strongest evidence, though little research on it has been reviewed here so far. Alpha-lipoic acid and topical DMSO have moderate evidence at best, and the rest is limited.

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No graded evidence yetWe haven’t found supplement studies for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome that meet the bar for a grade.

The Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Supportive Care protocol

2 primary supplements · 6 supporting supplements

  • Vitamin C500–1,000 mg daily (2,000 mg for prevention after trauma/surgery)
  • Magnesium400–600 mg daily

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Support alongside medical care. These supplements are not a treatment for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. If you are being treated for it, talk to your clinician before adding one: supplements can interact with medicines.

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