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Originally Posted by JimsGirl
The appointment seemed fine to me...completely neutral. It does seem weird to go to a dr's appt and be examined and then that's it...like half the appointment is missing, LOL, the part where they tell you something. I guess that'll come with the report?
Tomorrow is my appointment with Dr. P. I'm really looking forward to that one to see if there are treatment options. I had OT this am and they just keep saying, "you're so young! Don't let this get you." I sure hope we can fix it. I do all of the therapies and exercises. I try very, very hard.
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If you are willing to work very hard and do the exercises then that is a step in the right direction. If they can get your pain under control, then you have a real good chance that things will work out well for you. Having a fighting attitude is so key to not letting RSD take over your life...never stop fighting and hoping for the best. It's hard work...but if you're willing to do your part then you can do it.
I'm only 27...almost 28...and I got hurt when I was 25 so I know what you/they mean about being so young. You have your whole life ahead of you and this thing doesn't go away. I have a routine of PT exercises everyday (these kill me but they are worth it because I went from not being able to walk or stand at all to now walking a little bit with the walker) and am working with the doctor to get the pain and other symptoms under control...but I'm fighting for my quality of life so it's worth the effort. You just keep thinking about what your goals are, and what you need to do to achieve them, and you will get there.
Good luck with your appt...I really hope that you are able to get the help that you need.