[ptomlinson9]

I was just diagnosed with RSD. I am 55 year old woman who has been suffering from Intracranial Hypertension since the year 2000. In 2011 I had a torn tendon in my left leg. A month or more ago I felt the flair up again with my leg so went to the ortho doc to see if the tendon was flaring up. After all the normal test that showed nothing for torn tendons he sent me vascular doctor thinking I had lymphedema.

After a careful examination and measuring my legs and reading all the reports he has concluded that I have RSD. What really synched him on me having it is because I jumped every time he tried to touch it and when I explained to him sleeping was next to impossible. I go to PM doc to get a EMG next week. Even though it is painful I have not yet taken any pain meds. I am pain med phobic. Reason being is I do not like any medication that changes my body chemistry. Many years ago while in a abusive relationship with my ex, I was drugged and did not like that high feeling. My name is Pam. I am happily married to my husband. He is my second marriage. After I became more worse ill this past year I started writing children's books.

[tamiloo]

Pam, just dropping in to say hi and welcome to Neuro Talk! So sorry for all your troubles and hope you can find out what need can be done for you soon. I understand your feelings about pain killers. Below was a link to our RSD forum. Hope you can find answers to your questions. You take care and keep us updated....

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum21.html

[Darlene]

Pam,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Looks like tamiloo Has given you a great place to get started. Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Bears Fan]

Originally Posted by ptomlinson9

I was just diagnosed with RSD. I am 55 year old woman who has been suffering from Intracranial Hypertension since the year 2000. In 2011 I had a torn tendon in my left leg. A month or more ago I felt the flair up again with my leg so went to the ortho doc to see if the tendon was flaring up. After all the normal test that showed nothing for torn tendons he sent me vascular doctor thinking I had lymphedema.

After a careful examination and measuring my legs and reading all the reports he has concluded that I have RSD. What really synched him on me having it is because I jumped every time he tried to touch it and when I explained to him sleeping was next to impossible. I go to PM doc to get a EMG next week. Even though it is painful I have not yet taken any pain meds. I am pain med phobic. Reason being is I do not like any medication that changes my body chemistry. Many years ago while in a abusive relationship with my ex, I was drugged and did not like that high feeling. My name is Pam. I am happily married to my husband. He is my second marriage. After I became more worse ill this past year I started writing children's books.

Hi. I thought my load was full. You have me beat. I have post concussion syndrome, bipolar/PTSD, and a hysterectomy last year. my husband is trying his best to be supportive,but he has his own issues. He has just lost 98% of his sight in both eyes. It would be nice if I found someone to chat with. By any chance dop you have a yahoo acct.?


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