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Originally Posted by dennyfan
Before the final diagnosis of RSD I was diagnosed with Fibro. My doctor still believes that to be true. I think alot of my fatigue comes form just fighting pain all day long. Its exhausting. And then theres the sleep issue. I sleep but its far from restful. Memory loss is awful. I write everything down. If I dont forget it. It will not get taken care of. I make lists of the stops I have to make when I go to town. Usually in order. I have to be organized to get things done. It was never like this before. Today is three years since I worked my job. I miss it still so much & wonder when the grieving process will end. I wonder if it ever will.
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dennyfan,
Don't be too hard on yourself. Many of us are in the same boat. It does take a while to adjust to the major changes in our lives. There is a different life for us now and we have to learn how to live and move within those parameters.
Each of us finds our ways at different times and to a different place. Hang in there.
Di
How RSDS/CRPS Affects the Brain
When there is poor circulation to the brain stem (which is in most cases with RSDS patients.) memory loss, dizziness, poor focusing of eye muscles, poor balance, and migraines result. These are the problems when the disease causes constriction of the vertebral arteries. There can be constant pain in the limbic system (Frontal and Temporal lobes) which causes the memory loss, but also irritability and sometimes insomnia. Anti-depressants can be used, and are sometimes a helper in relieving the symptoms.
Read more: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome: How RSDS Affects the Brain, the Symptoms, and How to Diagnose It -
http://neurologicalillness.suite101....#ixzz0BvpazKKA
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