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Abbie · 05-12-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SunshineGirl

Do u guys and girls think I am taking too much hydrocodone? I take about (6) 7.5/325mg a day while working 12 hour shifts and I was just wanting to know your opinion, it seems when i take it every 4 hours instead of every 6 it pretty much makes me comfortable all day. I was diagnosed oct 2008 and It is in my right foot. Thanks LISa

SunshineGirl,

Your question is one that we as patients ourselves can only make a personal guess at... You truly would have to ask your prescribing physician this question.

Please remember that no two of us with RSD are exactly the same and no two of us respond the same to medications or therapies.

I think it is GREAT that you are still able to work!!! I worked for quite a while before this monster went on a rampage and I could no longer stand, walk, or sit for more than 5 to 10 minutes with out my pain levels shooting to the point of me passing out. My RSD has spread bodywide---every inch of my body feels as though I've been left on an iceburg and received a 3rd degree sunburn. Millions and millions of cold hot poking needles per inch of my body, severe muscle tremors and cramping.

I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO HOLD A JOB... I've had top physicians tell me that this is no longer possible. This was and is a harsh reality for me... I have worked since my young teens and most times held 2 and 3 jobs at a time.

As far as clothes, shoes, and anything touching my body.... I forced myself to pretty much keep wearing the same clothes as I was pre-RSD... It is still very painful but I tolerate it better now.

As far as shoes... I can no longer wear a shoe that ties or is tight....I wear Crocs Mammoth---they are fuzzy lined. I wear socks from the Softest Sock in the World line.

I truly wish you the best and if you have any questions feel free to ask... I will do my best to help you out or direct you to the information you are looking for...

Abbie