Hope,

To help you,, I think we need more info.

Have you been dx' with rsd? And, it's spread?

Tell us more?

Then, I suggest that you start a WPDOCUMENT on your computer, a word processing document, and name it something like "symptoms" or, "questionsforDr/9-28-09", and if you don't already, start a FILE and name it "injury" or whatever works for you. Keep this document, in that file!

With this particular document, call it (and I do this throughout my business' and life).
"Key Frustrations".

Put this name at the top.

Make a spot for a date. Make lines on the document, so you can write neatly on it. (I keep a blank one, so I can simply print it out, and all employees had them, to pass up through management.)
You may want to print one, and keep it handy, then, type it up everyday or so, and SAVE the document, to be printed before you go to your appt. on Monday.

And, begin this list of items that Frustrate you! Right away.
Keep it with you, with a Pen, when you go out.
Things you need to ask about.
Thoughts that disturb you, and want answers to.
Obviously, this is just a "Organization Strategy".

But, it helps!

So, you have 4 days left! We've got to start helping you! Mostly, this might help you organize, because, on Monday,
if you don't feel well, you'll have this as your backup!


Ask about the spreading of the pain and rsd symptoms, and how to stop it?

Anything else unique to You?


1. Your pain management? (meds).

2. Exercise. Should you be getting PT, in a warm pool?

3. Mental health. Should you be seen by a pain management psych?
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These three, I was taught to call the "triangle of care" for RSD.

We need our Meds. Primary doctor,
(I use my Neuro.)

Exercise,
(I've been in a warm pool, and, should go back! I'm putting on some Ell Bee's (lb's).

Mental health is crucial with this disease!
(I have a psychologist, whom I've worked with, and can call when/if necessary.
I was taught some coping skills.)


Beyond this, you need to keep that note with you now, until you go on your appointment, and I advise that Sunday afternoon,
you do your final typing and editing, and print it.

Then, you can sleep WELL The night before you go!


I hope this helps! If it doesn't, that's ok too.
Let us know what more we can do?

Pete