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Originally Posted by emptydepth
Okay, so ive had my RSD for about two years now, i have it in the side if my right knee and sometimes in my shin. i got it from sports and an accident, im actally not sure what exactly caused it. Anyway, i desire more than anything to be able to walk normally again, ATLEAST. Fortunately enough, my Rsd hasnt spread to anywhere else in my body.
ive done most everything to try and fix it. ive had several lumbar Nerve blocks, ive tried physical therapy, ive tried a tenz unit (still use it on those occasional days with random nerve spasms) Several Seizure Medications, waiting (maybe not long enough). Anyway, ive tried everything short of a Ketamin infusion and Amputation. I was just wondering if anyone here had either heard stories of Amputations or had actually had one done? Or if people had any advice as far as treatment goes? 
As a side note, i am slightly concerned about cost but only because im a minor and im unsure what my parents insurance will cover. Id like to know what im dealing with first hand before i go to them for fear that theyll reject it. While i may be concerned with price of amputation and prosthetics, the price of walking and atleast being able to function semi-normally is priceless to me... Thank you for any help you provide |
Glad to see you got so much great advise. I think you scared us...
I was also glad to read that you go to concerts and still excercise when you can.What type of music are you into? We are a big music family my husband, son and daughter all play an intrusment or more than one and my son and daughter are both in local bands. I have not one lick of talent in that area. My son has actually recorded in the studio about 4 times so far, there music is that hard metal screamo. I don't get it but when they play out the attendance is quite good. And my daughter who's younger and just starting with a band plays piano but for her 16th b-day all she wanted was a "Roland X...keytare syntheasizer" this piece of equipment can do anything it's white just beautiful. I am a typical mom I won't support the bands and all that comes with that unless the school/college grades are there and they both do well. My son starts his second year of college on Monday and she will be a junior in high school goes back on the 7th. Education is so important and whatever career they choose you have to have education behind you.
I hope you find some relieve in the near future and post to us with any questions or problems. This site has helped be so much you just have to pick and choose what advise is best for you..
Good Luck.
Gabbycakes