Give the meds a chance to work. Hang in there.
David.

This might sound totally crazy to you, But with the way I experience pain, if I do alot like you have been, keep your hair practice up. But now you have stopped.
When I do this my body rebels. It is like if I keep it moving then I hurt really bad but it is almost robotical...go through the motions. But when I stop I start unwinding and hurt so much worse. But I can't go all the time. Hopefully when the initial part of this really debilitating pain eases up and you can not get your body back like this you can keep the pain at a level you can comprehend. Love to you, and so sorry.

Do baths help at all? I have RSD and sometimes a warm (NOT hot) bath will help a bit. Hopefully you can call your doc in the morning. Meanwhile, do ANYTHING to distract yourself. I tend to go for books, then movies or tv shows that hold my interest. It doesn't kill the pain, but it takes my mind off. Sometimes meditation helps, or talking it out with a friend who knows what CP is. But some of the time when it flares up I stare at the clock till I can take my next dose of pain meds. I hate that it comes to that and it isn't often, but I refuse to be ashamed.

Do whatever you can to reduce stress to that part of your body that hurts, and also, to reduce stress overall. Good luck- it's a hard road but you can do it!

I'm trying, David, but it's out of control. I don't get why I'm not given something strong enough to help...even a little. Right now, it's the worst it's been.

I am so sorry! I wish where was something I could do for you.

Gentle hugs

Melissa

HON YOU HAVE TO GET YOUR SELF IN A CALMER STATE OF MIND . STRESSING WELL ONLY MAKE THE PAIN WORSE IF YOU CAN GET IN HOT SHOWER OR BATH IT WELL HELP .
YOU HAVE GOT A LOT ON YOUR PLATE BESIDES THE PAIN . I WISH I COULD HELP YOU MORE .LET THE PAIN MEDS WORK, I KNW IM ASKING A LOT BUT IT WELL HELP . TRUN ON SOME MUSIC LAY DOWN CLOSE YOUR EYES AND LET THE MUSIC TAKE OVER IT TAKE OVER AND CLEAR YOUR HEAD SWEETIE .
BIG BIG GENTAL HUGS MINNIE

Minnie's so right! Try some music, warm pads, deep, slow breaths. Picture ea. nerve and muscle from the tips of your toes to the top of your head relaxing, letting go. Start w/ the big toe, focus on ea. little part of your body as you breath in and out. Relax!!

Cherry,

I understand that it is making you crazy. If you have breakthrough take it.
I know you have something for sleep. Take that too. Take a shower and stand there and think about your most favorite place in the world. Mine is a cozy cabin with green all around and a fire in the fireplace and a bed that has a down comforter and fluffy pillows.

Sounds crazy but sometimes when you allow yourself to go to your place you can get focus and it works. You need sleep and I can't think of anything else but to focus and relax. Don't try to figure it out or fight it.

Wrapping you in positive healing thoughts.

Sorry I reread your post. Don't take anymore breakthrough. You know you need to cover the patch for shower....maybe bath. I am sorry Cherry.
If you took a low dose of vallium and I don't know what you consider low you might be able to take another. You can call pharmacy.

Cherry,

I agree with minnie, relaxation techniques and finding a way to relax helps. I also agree with Paulina, I get worse pain when I do nothing than when I am active, activity helps the pain, temporarily but it helps, if you are in so much pain that you can't stand, call 911 and have them take you to a hospital, staying at home and going through this type of pain is not smart, call 911 and allow Doctor's to tell you what's wrong.

Take care,

Pain has been acute and relentess today. My neighbor came over and did some cleaning for me this morning. He has been a Godsend. All Winter h kept my salon walkway bare and also shoveled my driveway and brought in wood. Now, he mows my lawn, fixes whatever is broken and seems to love doing any 'manly' chore he can find.

Now that I can't reach or even peel the foil off a can of coffee because my hands are so painful, he's right thre to hep.

He walks my dogs in the morning and I make coffee for him. Last weekend, I made the birthday cake for his son. I managed to grill dinner for him tonight...not sure how I did it. I even made a pound cake which is one of his favorite things.

This was an all day project...a little at a time.

Now...I really hurt. Calling the doc in the morning...again.

Good night, friends.

Sleep well.

Cherry

I'm sorry you are suffering so much... but I agree with what has been said already, stopping completely may make the pain seem much more intense partly because you've stopped moving and partly because you no longer have the distraction. Relaxation can help a lot but it's not easy to do when your pain is so intense. I use some guided meditation cd's which help me a lot when pain is extreme.
Wishing you less pain when you awake. Take care... Gaye... xxx

I"m sorry you are going through so much right now. I know there's much any of us can say to help, except that we are here for you and hope you can find some relief soon.

I know this sounds crazy,but my local Dr. told Thurs. that a fast move from lower dose pain meds to high dose and class pain,can make your pain worst,I kind of have to go along with that.It seems the lower dose did better at controlling my pain and then I went to high classed pain meds and noticed more pain,In other places.