Dear Lisa,

I want to go back to way things were, too. All I want is to get better. I can SOOOO totally relate to what you mean when you say that.

Have you tried seeing a pychologist or phychiatrist? Many people on this board say that it helps if you can find one that works with pain patients. They can give you special strategies for dealing with your feelings of isolation and loneliness. I have also read that there are some that teach meditation for pain sufferers.

One of the (many!) medications I take is Cymbalta, which is an anti-depressant. It has helped me a whole lot with my depression. Many of us take anti-seizure and anti-depressants along with other meds for pain, spasms, high blood pressure, etc. that the RSD causes.

I can also relate to being tired. I go to bed embarassingly early every night, and on weekends can sleep 12 hours straight. I think it's good for us to sleep a lot, our bodies need time to heal.

If you scroll through this board you will find a lot of really good info. You will also see that so many of us are often where you are now - you are not alone. Even though we are different in the way that RSD manifests itself in us and how the different meds work for us, most of us suffer from the same feelings of isolation, fear, pain, etc. that you are now experiencing.

I hope this message makes you feel a little bit better. Take care of yourself,

XOXOXO Sandy