Hi Sandra,

I completely agree...Validation is good! Well...the doctor who had seen me today is having his report typed up tonight. Friday he should be reviewing it and sending it off to the doctor who initially ordered the SGB. I'm hoping his receptionist will not lose my prescription and not call to schedule again, and again and again. (Took almost two months to get that appointment, and only to be told to go home, it might be something else GRRRRRRRRRRRR)

I was injured in September 2006 by a Phlebotomist. (Nothing against Phelbotomists, honest)

Started left elbow area...spread to tricep, shoulder, neck, face and now the right hand. (That's last few months...very quickly) My left knee has been bothering me, my other knee burns a little but not much. My lower calf and ankles are swollen, shiny and discolored. (They're smaller in the morning)

So frustrating, right you are! Back to the drawing board...obsessing about what it could be. Hoping it's something I can take a pill for and I would at least feel like a normal person instead of faking it all the time. (Also a fantasy of mine.)

Obsessing about the fact that it could be something fatal...some weird deterioration of my body happening, cancer. I mean the body does deteriorate with CRPS, but I'm trying my best to keep everything moving so hopefully I won't get that far very soon.

Total, exhausting lifestyle change!!!!!!!!!!!! And just for trying to give blood is the kicker...

The doctor did give me some relief by confirming the doctor at the Pain Clinic was not educated. I mean, honestly...

But you're right, his report will mean a lot on top of my other reports from other Specialists. I keep a record of every single report and lug them around from doctor to doctor. It's like my ammo!!!!!!!! LOL

The Skinny pups are well!!!!!!! Greyhound racing will hopefully end in Massachusetts. I've been asked to help with the campaign again in the Spring, looking forward to taking some mind thought off myself for a change!

I'm still continuing with all your excellent advice...knowing I am doing something is very beneficial to my mental health with all this.

Thanx again for all your excellent help through all this!

How are you feeling? You never complain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

Hugs back at ya Sweetie!