title: Integrative approach focusing on acupuncture in the treatment of chronic complex regional pain syndrome.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Chronic complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that leads to sympathetic nervous system involvement and trophic changes.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This study describes the use of acupuncture in a case study of CRPS.
  
  
  METHODS
  This is a single case report of a 34-year-old patient diagnosed with CRPS.
  
  
  METHODS
  Acupuncture treatment including acupoints along the Gallbladder, Liver, Spleen, Heart, and Kidney meridians. Self-treatment plan included a laser acupuncture pen device and disposable press needles.
  
  
  METHODS
  Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), McGill Pain Questionnaire, and Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS).
  
  
  RESULTS
  The Patient reported a decrease in pain levels, depression, and an improved quality of life. Pretreatment SDS score of 17, a 12 on the BDI, and a 67 on the McGill Pain Questionnaire. Post-treatment SDS decreased to 4, her BDI went to 0, and her McGill Pain Questionnaire decreased to a 10.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  More research is needed and case studies performed to support our findings.
authors.affiliation: Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center, Jacksonville, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sprague
authors.forename: Joe C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D015669:Acupuncture Points; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D020918:Complex Regional Pain Syndromes / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011788:Quality of Life; D012648:Self Care