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Originally Posted by DONTTOUCHIT
Bassman I take it you work ? What kind of work do you do that CRPS allows you to work? If you dont mind me asking. Also doesnt the meds you take if you take them messs up your thought or ability to even drive to work ? At this point in my life I dont think I could go back and do what I used to do (Heating /Air ) in high rises , hospitals etc etc ........
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Shortly after I developed RSD, I began to look for a different line of work. I was an automobile/heavy truck/construction equipment mechanic. There is no way I could do that, now. With some training, I am now in fleet management and am the system administrator for the information system tracking all for vehicle-related data for a large fleet. Almost 100% of my day is behind a desk, working on a computer.
As my RSD progressed, I kept moving to higher doses of more potent drugs. People gape in wonder when they see or hear what I am taking. Because they seems to go directly to the pain, I really don't get the "doped up" side effects -- very much. I will get sleep attacks from my Rheumatiod Arthritis treatments, but for pain am taking oxycodone, tramadol, and endocet with very little side effect. I have made sure my boss and close co-workers are aware of all of this, just in case...
I know you would rather not have the dx of RSD/CRPS be accurate. I hope so, too, for your sake. Trust your doctors, and go for a second or third opinion if you can.
Good luck.
Mike