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Originally Posted by dennyfan
Hi Denise, I am also new to the board. I am sorry you are lonely and having such a a hard time. Like you I have several medical conditions going on at once. I have RSD (CRPS Type II), Fibro, IBS, and Intestinal Ulcers. Along with battling the depression that comes with losing everything you know or thought you knew about your life and finding something knew. This isnt the only board I belong to. It was good that you reached you to find support & information. In a city as large as yours I would recommed you call the hospitals & look at finding a support goup. I live in a rural area and there isnt a support group available to me here. I was going to join one for fibro but the lady who ran it decided not to do it anymore. If you can get out of the house it would be a really good way for you to make friends who understand where you are at. If not try a Womens Center. Take a class of some kind. I did that when I couldnt find a support group. It really helped. I have come along way in the last year with my depression between working with my counselor & doing the things I discussed. I hope my ideas help you. Please take care of yourself.
hugs, Denny
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Denny ,
Thanks for all the info I will follow your advice and try to get out more the weather is nice in Vegas for a while, this time of the year.I have been considering a Yoga class or maybe ti chi.I noticed their are a lot of different kinds of yoga teachings/classes.I wonder what kind would be the most gentle.I have also considered acupuncture but with the RSD have been afraid to try it.
I think you are right I do need a support group. I was always very social before all this now I get very anxious just thinking about going anywhere.Talking on the phone is even a little nerve wracking I know I must face this very soon or it will just get harder and harder.
I am sorry for all the problems you are having. It sounds like you have learned ways to deal with all this thanks for sharing.
May I ask did the RSD come first or did the fibro?What meds do you take to make it through the day or is that too personal?Also what other boards have you found helpful?
Thanks again for the reply & info
Have A Pain Free Day
Denise