Before RSD - I could do almost anything I wanted I had some limitations because I already had FM. However, it was mostly in my face, upper body, Trigger Pt. inj. were a God send to put it into remission often. . However, since the epidural for mergalgia paresthetic I am extremely limited. Also, since the IV push in my rt. hand I am even worse.
I can no longer walk the dog, walk even a block. I just walk around the house. I can go to the store for 20-30 min. at times but often pay the price later. I can drive sometimes - but the FM is now in my knees and ankels and it is painful to drive at times.
I am pretty much housebound -thus I am on the computer a lot. Yet - I suffer for that as my hand, wrist and entire arm as well as my upper back hurt after being on the computer.
Life is not the same and I am very depressed. Used to be running everywhere, traveling abroad, etc. by myself. Now I have lost my independence and am in chronic pain all the time with no meds to help me..
By the way - I listed some ideas for meds I found on this site and others on the medications forum. Would you mind checking those out to see if anyone has used any of them and gotten any help.
Best wishes
Sydney