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Old 03-09-2012, 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 89danboy View Post
I was wondering if any one else goes thru this, I have full body & most of the time my symptoms keep me in bed. My rsd jumps to another location all the time. But sometimes I can go from a week or two feeling great with no swelling sweats or much pain.I wake up like that.and then it comes back like a ton of bricks for two months or so,but it moves all over my body,stomach , teeth skin sweats seizure ingrown nails rash vertigo ,severe swelling exc.. Do any of you have the same type of symptoms.hope all of you are doing well,I feel for everyone of you if anyone ever wants to keep in touch my email is cmmngsdan@aol
Hi 89danboy, I too have full body RSD, and your description is me in a nutshell. My good days usually only last a few days tho. I have had a couple of aprox. two week in length reprieves. I feel like I have died and gone to heaven when i do. Most of the time I am in bed because of the pain & swelling. Just recently my Dr. ordered, and I have gotten custom circaid justafit compression braces (not the prettiest things) for my leg swelling and do self-manual lymphatic massages (you can find technique demos on YouTube) several times daily that have really helped with the severe swelling in my legs & arms. Over a 2 month period I have lost 6 inches in calves, 4 inches in ankles, the compression braces keep it from re-swelling. Some trouble getting used to because of sensitivity but so worth it. Also, just recently tried DMSO gel 99.9 Purity 70% Strength rubbed onto legs, lower back, wrists, elbows, and have been amazed at how much it helps with the pain (doesn't take it all away but brings it to what I call a manageable level that allow my meds to work for me). Tried pool therapy, but had bad experience when getting out of pool & got chilled, flared me up bad, so a little reluctant to do that again. Felt great while in the pool but not worth what I went thru when I got out. Anyway enough rambling, hope you find some relief that works for you, seems so different for all of us.
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