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Originally Posted by LIT LOVE
I've been to the ER twice in the 12 years for RSD/CRPS. It should be a matter of absolutely last resort. Your doc should be prescribing you the correct meds. If they're not, then you need to find a different doc, which may mean having to travel to an urban center like Seattle or Portland. WA has the strictest regs in the US about pain meds.
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The problem with me going to the Er was in part due to the strictness of medications in Washington. It had to be a last resort. And since this is a new diagnosis things were still in the "trail" period. Yesterday my Doctor put me on Valium 20mgs and Upped the dose of Oxycodone 10mgs and no more Tramadol, GOOD news! I think it's the right combination!!! Finally!!!! with those two meds I can (so far) be fairly pain free!!! I can type, fold clothes even. (though slowly). I am finally starting to be able to do things that I wasn't. I'm still being careful, i don't want to over do it and cause further damage/pain. But I am happy to say, I'm starting to see the light at the end for the time being!! woo hoo