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Originally Posted by Lonehunter21
I wanted to thank everyone for their posts and support. Like I said its been almost 1 and 1/2 years that I've been dealing with this and it is very frustrating to do through this at such a young age (22). During this time there has been a noticable drop in my GPA and overall drive to do anything. If it wasn't for my girlfriend I don't know where I would be right now. Now that I have had my surgery I am more scared then before, the risk of full blow RSD is quite high I am told. So not only do I have to worry about getting the ankle itself taken care of now I have RSD looming over head. The pain I have been on this whole time has been bad at times, but mostly managable. I can't imagine dealing with full blow RSD.
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I understand exactly how you feel. I only have it in my ankle/foot. I cannot imagine how I would feel if it spread and how I would function. However, other people DO have it full body.....and they somehow deal with it (and I commend them for doing so.......such bravery!!). I've decided to enjoy EXACTLY where I am right now......even with the pain I experience. It could be worse, and one day, it may be. I don't want to miss a moment of my life worrying about the future when I could enjoy what mobility I DO have now!! Forgive me for repeating myself here, as I know I've said this in several other posts, but it warrants repeating.
"It may be on the menu, but it is not on my plate today".
I only deal with what I have to deal with right now. Let tomorrow worry about itself. Best wishes to you!! I hope you'll stick around and keep us posted on your progress!!!