I thought I would share my story.I fell down during the winter about 3 years and 10 months.During that fall I twisted my body as I fell receiving a pinched sciatica.I was in bed for 1.5 months.Started to feel better ,and then all fire let loose on my right leg,hip and knee.I was in so much pain.This went on for years,no one knowing what was wrong with me.I went to see so many doctors of all kinds.I saw one in Saratoga that thought I was crazy.He ran test,and could not understand the pain,swelling and pain.Finially I did some research and read about Rsd.I went to one more specialist,She said have you ever been told you have RSD?? I started to cry..For once someone was listening.Then after that my primary Doctor said She is right you have RSD.I have had shots,nerve blocks.The doctor could not get the right nerve.I have tried many things.I do not want bore you with it all.
I am now dealing as best as I can with pain,swelling,burning,nerve jerks,sweating,rashes and tightness behind my knee. It also goes in the bottom of my foot too. I have trouble walking.I used to walk a lot.Now I use a cane or and wheelchair.Some days god blesses me and I walk.The cold and weather bother me.Lately its wearing me down.The weather effects it a lot. I still work,but some days are better than others.I wish I could stay in bed when its so bad with my heating pad.