thaliajen
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- A few months ago I was very happy to have walked and climbed to get to the top of Edinburgh Castle. I felt like I was saying some strong words to my RSD and I was very happy. Today, I did the same. I'm in Mexico and instead of sitting under and...
- I'm at a loss for why or how this happened and it's taken me days to get on and discuss it, but here goes.Sunday afternoon I'm taking a blissful, pain-free nap when my hubby rushes in with my 2 year old in his arms. Jaden's eye was swollen shut, he...
- If you don't know me, I'm an RSD patient who found a great set of supportive friends here. My backstory is this: I was diagnosed with RSD of left foot over 14 years ago. My doctor and his predecessor, treated me with respect, and treated the RSD...
- My hubby and I are going through a bit of a difficult time getting our son, who just turned 2, to sleep in his toddler bed. Now for the hubby, it's no bid deal- he can nap. But sleep is my 2nd favorite part of the weekend, the 1st being having more...
- Hi-I'm not sure if I am venting here or looking for input. For the past few months I've been having pain in my right knee. I noticed it mostly when I walk down stairs, especially carrying my son. It's an odd sort of pain- NOT RSD-like. That's my...
- I just got a message from someone who thinks I am a man on one of those meeting forums. I think a friend of mine got one the other day, too. They're messages saying "I'm online now" and how they're happy to have found me and then tells a bit about...
- A few months ago my husband bought me one of those Homedics back massagers. They're black, sit on a lounge chair or even a couch, and have shiatzu as well as regular massage. Some have heat- mine does. Anyway, I used it a few times, liked it, but as...
- Having had RSD of the left foot and leg for 14 years, I've had a lot to deal with. But I've always felt a bit lucky b/c I'm still able to do the work I do, be a wife, mother, housekeeper (not my favorite role) and I fly approximately 90,000 a year-...
- I've had RSD for 14 years. My mom knew about it but she passed away. A few family members knew back in 2003 but not WHAT it was or how I controlled it. My Husband knows, obviously, and a select few of my friends. They don't know how bad it can be,...
- Ugh! I finally dragged myself to the doctor yesterday, my primary care doc whom I adore. I knew I had a sinus infection a week ago but I hate going to doctors so stupidly let it get worse. My doc was shocked at how bad I let it get. And sinus pain...
- Changing meds from MSContin 60mg 3x a day and MSIR 30mg 2 tabs every 4 hours as needed. I averaged about 6-8 of those a day, depending on the pain. Now I'm 100mg MSContin 3x a day and one MSIR 3x a day.Having some problems with pain creeping up, and...
- It's funny- I've taken MSContin for 14 years and never thought about how it works. I know a bit about it- that it is the long-acting form of morphine and it is supposed to last 8-12 hours. (Never lasted past 6 with me, even at the start!) I know...
- Thanks to a member here, I've found a good CP doc who is a Godsend after my doctor of 14 years dying. The 1st doc I saw here recommended me to a suboxone clinic (my old posts explained all that) and I was getting ready to go into the hospital for a...
- Well, I haven't worked since the search for a new doctor commenced in February. I've been rationing pills and don't have the Darvocet that I'm used to b/c it was taken off the market. But I do have what I need, so I agreed to a free-lance assignment...
- 8 years ago today I was laying in a hospital bed giving birth to a baby who died. My son Jacob would now be 8 years old. That's a hard thing to take sometimes. Knowing that he should be here. I love my 22 month old son more than life itself but he...