Hi,

My name is Sue. First let me say that I am so glad to have found this forum. I feel that I no longer will be alone.

I have had RSD Type ll for 8 yrs. All my life I have had a hip problem. After many docters and operations I heard the news I had been waiting for all these yrs. My Dr. agreeded that I needed a hip replacement. I was so happy. He told me my pain was going away. Boy was he wrong. A 4 hr. operation turned into 7 and when I woke up, my right foot would not move. They fitted me for a brace right away and said I should get better in time. 3 months later, the pain was getting worse. Burning like I was on fire. My foot would curl up with muscle spasms so bad that I would just scream while my husband tried to uncurl my foot. Well the years have gone by and I have just gotten worse. Its hard to walk, sleep, get out of bed, you all know what its like. The meds are so bad, but I need them to do "normal" things. I've tried to work, but had to stop 2yrs ago.

The worst thing for me is my family not understanding. My kids think I am a drug addict. Everyone says I need to just deal with it. Easy for them to say.
My hands are starting to go numb from typing. Have to stop.

Thanks for being here. God bless.

Sue