Hi! I'm a newbie too. I am so sorry to hear about what you have
gone through. I very much feel your pain. I am dealing with this
occupational disease since 10/2005. It started on my right elbow, I
was diagnosed w/ lateral epicondylitis. Then over time, my left
elbow hurt so bad and I was diagnosed w/ lateral epicondylitis. I
was receiving therapy for both. My right elbow pain has resolved in
2006. However, my left elbow has been in constant pain. I get
better, then it gets worse again. Now, my left arm swelled up, sharp
pains, discoloration on my whole arm, hands bluish color. I was
recently diagnosed by an orthopaedic surgeon w/ RSD. I saw a
neurologist and she said I might be developing eary signs of RSD.
She prescribed Nortryptiline to calm the nerves. My primary care
physician gave me samples of LEXAPRO. Nortryptyline helped. I can't
take any NSAID. My doctor said that I'm intolerant w/ NSAID. I am
also on a trial basis therapy. I do contrast baths am & pm. I also
do my nerve glide exercises. We have to keep doing what we think is
helping. I understand that it is not only the pain that we have to
go thru everyday, we have to deal w/ people who don't understand us.
Other than the pain, I have to deal w/ worker's comp and the thought
of loosing my job is a nightmare. I have days that I feel like I'm
loosing my mind. Suicidal thoughts are just around the corner. But
we have to be strong so we can help & educate others. Experience is
the best teacher. It is a very hard battle for all of us here. Take
care always. I hope you find the right remedy for you.

--- In rsdsupport1@yahoogroups.com, "brook_s2001" <brook_s2001@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey there,,, So sorry that we all have too go thru this. Hon,,,
sure
> appreciate,,,your posting tho..Email me,,, I will give you the addy
too
> the moderated group,,,, so that we do not have the spammers
hitting us
> in the moderated group... There. Let us know what the drs tell
you..
> So happy that therapists are not drs. I had one that said weather
was
> a excuse for me,,, would not accept that weather bothers us at all.
> Well he will learn that one!!!!!!!! So hoping that u have as pain
> free day as is possible... chats soon dear!!!!!
> --- In rsdsupport1@yahoogroups.com, whirley_da_cheesehead1
> <no_reply@> wrote:
> >
> > My orthopedic has diagnosed me with the posiibility of RSD. I
> > sustained two fractures as well as ligamint / tendon damage to my
> > right foot /ankle back in February. Physical therapy has done no
> > good. I am still unable to stand or tolerate any mobility for a
time
> > of 30 mins with out later suffering from swelling and shooting
pains.
> >
> > I recieved a bone scan last week, the person there said I had no
> > inconsistencies in blood flow in comparrison to "good" foot. He
did
> > not think it was RSD.
> >
> > I am having a consult with another othropedic, the back to my
primary
> > orthopedic to reach conclusions as to why no healing in foot and
why
> > so much pain.
> >
> > I have done some mild research on RSD and I exhibit the signs of
RSD.
> >
> > I am a female 42 years of age. I am diabetic (diet controled). Up
> > until this injury I was very active.
> >
> > I am hoping to hear from someone who went threw some hoops being
> > diagnosed as I am at my last wits trying to figure out how to deal
> > with constant pain and horrible night time shooters that generally
> > see's me getting little or no sleep.
> >
> > I had been on vicoden for several months but consulted with
pharmacist
> > as I feared addiction and Doc switched me to muscle relaxer and
> > darvocet. I am one who rarley takes asprin and now rely on a mix
of
> > pills to get a few hours sleep.
> >
> > Any advice, pointers ( what to ask doc), or "ya I went threw that
> > stories" greatly appreciated as I feel like Im loosing my mind!
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > KB
> >
>
>
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