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Old 01-31-2007, 12:29 PM
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Default Hi Debbie,

I'm sorry that you are having such bad days. I honestly don't see how you will get by without meds with RSD. I guess there are some that do but I think it depends on what stages they are in and how calmed down they have it. Mine is pretty calm except for a couple of places so I take Methadone for pain and I am on a very low dosage but I cannot do without it.

I just wanted to say on the warm water bath. Watch that you don't get it too hot. There are some that hot water makes the pain worse, I am one of them. I have heard others say so. Mine might be for other reasons but if I get my water too hot I go into a worse pain cycle.

Also get some heating pads to use for each arm. I found mine at the Goodwill and put new covers on them. They don't have to cost a fortune.

I don't remember if you have the TOS but that will keep you from getting any rest with those arms until you get help with that.

I do feel for you. I have seen those days you are having. I had years of them too. Crying and Screaming for help. My Dr. always told me to soak in a long hot bath and use heating pads. He was really pacifiing me until we got diagnoses. IT didn't help me that much but hopefully it will do you a lot of good.

Also watch with the Aleve. IT does help with the pain but it will cause you stomach problems if you take it too much.

Feel better soon.
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