Journal Entry for May 8, 2009
May 8, 2009 9:55pm
Today I did my 17th hbot today. I have come a long way since my injury in Dec. After my accident I could …
Phoenixfire 
6:34pm, August 15, 2009
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About Me
Phoenixfire
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About Me
I am a 36 year old female. I have been married for ten years. I have two beautiful children.Since my injury to my foot in Dec. of 2008 I am a stay at home mom. Before my accident I worked in the retail business.I suffer from a nerve disorder called reflex sympathetic dystrophy. In the past I have been on lyrcia, neurotin, and various pain killers such as loratabb and methadone. Currently I am doing hyberbaric oxygen therapy and acupuncture to help with the pain and manage the symptoms of rsd. I continue to make a slow progress in getting better and I hope that I can return to the workplace this year. I would like to hear from anyone who has rsd or any other chronic disorder.
I am a 36 year old female. I have been married for ten years. I have two beautiful children.Since my injury to my foot in Dec. of 2008 I am a stay at home mom. Before my accident I worked in the retail business.I suffer from a nerve disorder called reflex sympathetic dystrophy. In the past I have been on lyrcia, neurotin, and various pain killers such as loratabb and methadone. Currently I am doing hyberbaric oxygen therapy and acupuncture to help with the pain and manage the symptoms of rsd. I continue
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Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family.When I can stand the pain I like to go on walks. I enjoy reading books and listening to classical and alternative music /bands like depeche mode and eurydice. I also love science fiction tv programs like battlestar galactica and fringe.
I enjoy spending time with my family.When I can stand the pain I like to go on walks. I enjoy reading
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Recent Activity
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2 hugs given, 1 hug received, 1 journal comment
Thursday
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Phoenixfire gave nmeza85 a hug 10:54pm
I hope you are doing better today. There will be brighter days ahead. Remember that you have friends…
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Phoenixfire commented on skittle0407’s journal entry How my disability effects me 10:49pm
I can relate to your journal entry in so many ways. Rsd is a curse and a blessing. Before rsd I was just…
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Phoenixfire changed their mood to Horrible 10:04pm
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Phoenixfire gave CricketM a hug 9:46pm
Good to hear from you again. Sounds like you have been keeping busy. I am currently doing physically…
October 31
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Phoenixfire and nmeza85 are now friends 11:18pm
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Journal
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A new begginning
May 6, 2009 8:53pm
I feel that I made a good choice in signing up to join a support group. It has been almost 5 months since my injury and it has been …
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Hugbook
Miss You
Thinking of you, hoping your days are getting a little better, and missing chatting with you. when you get a chance send me a message with how you are doing, what you are doing, etc!
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Thank U! Sorry I've Been away, so many craft shows & just got my stimulator today so have high hopes for future =] How are U doing?
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Just thing of you, and hoping things are getting a little better for you. Just read your journal and well, here's a hug- I'm not sure what else I can do except say "Keep fighting!"
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Sorry! My hubby told me I left DS up, and that you were trying to chat me. I was making dinner and didn't want to burn it so said go ahead and close me out. I will try hard to be here more often around 8 pm my time to try and catch you. Miss you too!
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THanks dear!! things here have been a MESS!! Fletcher our two year old has been in the hospital with pnuemonia for over a week!!!
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Support Groups
Close Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
In Dec.2008 I had a paper roll fall on my left foot. I had two fractured toes and a crush injury that resulted in me developing rsd. I would like to get to know others who suffer from the pain of rsd and hear their stories.
Treatments
- Acupuncture Working / Worked
- It helps very well to dull the pain and calm my nerves.
- Lyrica Somewhat Helpful
- It seemed to dull my nerve pain some, but the side effects of blurred vision and mental confusion did not make it worth taking.
- Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
- It worked the same as lyrcia and had the same side effects as lyrica so I stopped taking it.
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- Methadone works well to dull the burning of my nerve pain. I only take it when the pain gets too much as it tends to make me very sleepy and it is hard to function.
