Ahh, lovely Mondays... I just got a letter from my employer (a large casino in Delaware) that I have been terminated. Something about being inactive for one year. It upsets me on many levels; loss of good Health insurance; loss of hope to return to a job I love and a sobering realization that this monster is REAL. I have been in denial about RSD since I was diagnosed in January. My brain still thinks like I don't have it; but my body quickly reminds me. I try to plan fun trips for my family (walking around the state fair, going to the aquarium, etc.) Before this disease took hold of me I was an avid runner, a track coach and a person who worked 100 hour weeks, all on my feet. Now I live on mind-altering narcotics, struggle just to get dressed each day and watching television! (Desperate Housewives is on for three hours every day!)

I saw my PM doc today. I think I will fire HIM! Has no clue what we go through each day. He says to "just work through it; it's gonna hurt anyway.) Yeah, well No S**T! I would like for him and all other heartless doctors walk a mile in our shoes. I think we should all band together and collectively kick their butts! (That would be a sight! Kinda like the "Thriller" video!) He did finally listen to me about the Percocet making me sick. Switched me to Morphine! If I'm not too wacked out, I will let you know how it works. I was wondering if it is legal to terminate someone while under worker's comp. Hope all is well with all of you. Kim