Back to Normal!
After a horrible experience with CRPS, I was fortunate to find MTI. I recently underwent a medical treatment consisting of Neridronate infusions in Verona, Italy. In December 2022, I fell off my mountain bike and sustained a trimalleolar fracture (tibial and peroneal bones and dislocation, with sprained ligaments). A day after, I had surgery with an extramedullary rod, screws, and plating. I recovered quite well from the fracture; however, six weeks after the injury, I began with several, different new complaints. My ankle and foot became progressively swollen and incredibly tender, with almost constant burning and stabbing pain. The skin, from the mid-leg to the toes, turned and, at times dusky and bluish. My ankle was stiff most of the time. Putting on a sock or wearing sandals or slippers was extremely painful; there was no chance for shoes. Taking a few steps would feel like walking over broken glass. Within a week, I was diagnosed with CRPS and began traditional treatment, initially with medications, Gabapentin, Pregabalin, and Ibuprofen. The improvement was minimal, and the side effects (drowsiness, fatigue, brain fog) were intolerable. Then, local Botox injections, exosomes, and lumbar sympathetic block. Again, with minimal improvement. I refused to take the next suggested step: a spinal cord stimulator. I did an extensive research on other therapeutic options. Of the biphosphonates, Neridronate was the most extensively studied and had the best outcomes without the dreaded side effects of spontaneous jaw or femur fractures. The only drawback was that it was only available in Italy. Fortunately, I came across MTI and quickly went through the process of being accepted as a patient. In May 2023, I received four intravenous infusions of Neridronate over one week. I had zero side effects and began noticing a gradual, sustained improvement starting two weeks after the last infusion. Six weeks later, all of my symptoms were practically resolved. I then resumed my daily activities: walking, driving, working, and, a few months later, going back on my bicycle.
I am very happy with the results.
The team at MTI was excellent in every aspect. They were honest, professional, and caring, providing me with all my needed help. They took care of everything; I just had to take care of my flight tickets. It was not a light expense, but getting my health back was priceless, and it was my best investment, not an expense. I feel blessed that my CRPS responded so well and fast, and I am very grateful that Italy and MTI are providing this successful treatment.
For us in the USA, it seems like a last resort, but it should be the cornerstone treatment as is in Italy
14 maggio 2023
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