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Originally Posted by Dew58
Hello all,
I have been dealing with the change of the seasons..it has started raining every other day. Just when I think I am going to get a break from the aching,stabbing pain, and jerking movements, it rains.
I have been keeping busy trying to forget the darn shocks in my arms and hands. I watch TV, and play farm games and keep internet fish aquariums, to keep my mind off the pain, as the insomnia spurts have been going on for 2-3 days. Following, I sleep for about 3-4 hours, and then the cycle begins again. The games are fun and it does help me not to focus on how bad I feel. I do have trouble typing as the twitching spasm in my hands, effect my typing.
The new meds are working, somewhat( increased to 30 mg OpanaER x 2 per day with other cocktail of meds);however, I have also been dealing with severe stomach and bowel issues. If it isn't one thing, it is another. My hubby is making sure I get a healthy diet, rich in fiber and nutrition. I haven't been hungry very much,lately.
I don't want to be a wet blanket, so to speak, to my NT friends. Each of you have your own pain. Please don't fret about me. I am doing the best I can.
I see my atty.'s doctor on 10/12/09, to get a % of disability from the RSD/CRPS. Next, I will be sent to a WC doctor for a % of disability for WC. Then, the court case begins. It has been 2 1/2 yrs since by initial injury that caused the RSD. It is all coming to a head soon. I want to be up for the battle that is ahead of me.
Thank you for your concern, and please know I do come in and check on the post, I just haven't been able to comment. Please forgive me if I have let you down in anyway. I have missed you very much.
I am going to watch the House episode with mention of RSD/CRPS. Thanks for the heads-up!
hugs,
Dew |
Hi Dew,
Thank you for the update. You know we all are thinking of you and understand 'the flare' and the pressure of the upcoming court hearing-those of us who have been to court for one reason or another. For me too many times to count.
The distraction sound good. That is so important to me too, to get distracted. I've had a chest infection for almost 3 months now. Going back for another set of antibiocs this afternoon. I'm not impressed with this gp Dr. He wants to give me a flu shot while I'm sick. That doesn't make sense to me I am feeling much better this morning. What is your opinion of get the flu shot while sick?
You have so many friends here, that respect you and care for you deeply. I'm sure that is comforting. Hope your court case goes well. Will the psch. notes of your visits be introduced? I would think that would add a lot of weight and reality as to your condition.
When I had those awful jerks, stabbing pains, spasms, especially when laying down or sound asleep, they only went away with neurotin 3200 mg. I hated the neurotin-weight gain and fuzzy head. I'm completely off of it, and rarely have a jerk etc. went off real slow. The stabbing pain going thru my brain was so scary.
Take care Dew, and please know we understand your limitations right now. Your az buddy, loretta