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Old 04-12-2015, 11:40 AM
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Sorry you are dealing with all of this

Like you and a lot of others here I also have old conditions alongside RSD. I was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which is a severe form of Hypermobility. The doctors said that people with EDS are more likely to develop chronic pain.

I also have Postural Orthostatic Tacharcadia (POTS) which is where my body can't regulate my blood pressure and pulse. My BP is always either through the roof or very low and I also have a very high pulse rate (It never goes under 100bpm). Due to POTS I am likely to faint.

I have Dystonia which is believed to be linked to the RSD. Its a muscle disorder and causes my left foot to rotate out to the side and is permanently locked in that position.

Scheuermann's Disease is another illness I have. Its where the vertebraes grow unevenly and are stuck together, causing severe back pain.

I have very low Vitamin D levels and have to take tablets for this.

I also had to have my gallbladder removed last year due to gallstones and it becoming infected - something else my doctor thinks is linked to the RSD, especially since i was unable to walk a few years ago.

I hope things improve for you, know that you are not alone.
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