[forjamey]

Hello all,
I am a newlywed to a man that has suffered from CRPS for the last 9 years. He received a crush injury to his foot in an industrial accident. He struggles to walk, requires extensive pain medication, and each day is a new battle.
He and I were high school sweethearts 20 years ago! We went our separate ways but as fate had it, we have now found each other again. We have four children between us ages 7-17. I love my husband with everything in me.
It is really difficult to watch him on his bad days. For so long, he would go without medication in order to provide for his kids. Now that we are together, I make sure he gets the meds he needs.
I can take care of logistics and help with the day to day errands and so forth, but sometimes he just gets so down. Over the past year, he has made a lot of improvements as far as his state of mind. He takes better care of himself and is less withdrawn. I have done a lot of research, but I don't have anyone else to talk to about how to better support him. I would appreciate any suggestions that you have.
I know I can't take away his pain, but I want to make sure everything that can be done, is done.
Thanks so much in advance!

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, we are a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Check into the following forum for some assistance:

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

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[Rrae]

Welcome!
It is wonderful that you are seeking support for your husband. It's obvious the love-bond you both share.
I'm so sorry your husband is battling this horrible type of pain.
You'll be amazed at how many others are in the same boat. Darlene has given you the RSD forum link. You'll get plenty of support here and there are options out there, so please let him know he's not alone.

Here's another forum you might take a peek at. It's the Caregiver's Support and it might be good for you....because YOU need support as well. Here's the shortcut link to get you there:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=56

My heart goes out to the both of you

It's great that you are here!

Caring,
Rae

[Abbie]

Hello ForJamey and WELCOME to NeuroTalk!

I see that Darlene and Rae have given you a couple of GREAT links to help you find your way around.

Please feel free to make yourself at home... kick off your shoes and pull up a chair.

You can also feel free to roam around all of the forums and join in anywhere.

If you have any questions or need any assistance please do not hesitate to ask. Someone will always be around shortly to help in any way that we are able.

I look forward to seeing you around the board.

Abbie

[forjamey]

Thank you! Finding this type of support is truly a gift. He had given up for several years and I am behind him in his knowledge so I truly appreciate what everyone has to say.
It is hard watching the man you love hurt so much....