Welcome and sorry you have been diagnosed with RSD/CRPS
This is a great place for support and to learn a lot about the condition or just be among people who get it. It is real. You sound strong and positive and determined and that is key. I think only the strong people get RSD because we are tough enough to handle it, lol.
Other people gave good advice and I hope you stick around to get some support from caring people if you need it. I find that I come in and out of forums based on my needs and how I feel. It's good to come learn and meet people, and help others, and also good to take a mental break when you need it because it can be a little overwhelming. You will find the right balance.
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Originally Posted by Chloeanne
Good morning, my name is Chloeanne. I have been diagnosed with CRPS this month and some of the things I have read are scaring me to death. Mine isn't really terrible as I take no pain meds. The pictures I have seen are scary, it's in my right leg from the knee down and has spread to my left leg. I have a wonderful pain management doctor but I'm a little upset with my orthopedic surgeon. This started after taking out the torn part of the meniscus and needle aspiration of a golf ball size cyst on the inside of my leg beside my knee. I don't know what to expect, he hasn't even told me any thing about this syndrome. I feel like it is all in my head but the doctor that put me to sleep for the injections said it wasn't. Why won't they tell me about this. Articles I have read say I need to talk with a phycologist and go to physical therapy. Someone please let me know what is happening to my body. Up until I turned 49 I was so healthy and strong and active. Now I don't even want to clean the house that I love. I cry every time I think about this. I have always been a happy smiling woman, I am not going to let this get me down or anyone else!
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