Hi I wanted to introduce myself,
My name is Kim. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and RSD. I got fibromyalgia from a vaccine I was given when I joined the military. The RSD started after surgery on my right wrist. I injured my wrist in training and was told I had to have surgery. After the surgery the pain never went away. Then in jan 2011 I fell on the ice in front of my car. I injured my right ankle. It never healed and I have terrible pain when I walk. I now use a cane due to my illnesses and injuries I developed severe depression and anxiety. I had to retire from the military and cannot work. Recently I have been having worsening of pain and these odd pains that come and go in my bad leg and arm in different areas. I also have been getting bouts of severe weakness that come and go. I am currently seeking a new medication or treatment. I do not tolerate medications well. I experience very bad side effects from everything. I am also right now between doctors as we have just moved and am waiting for an appt with my new PCM so I can get referrals to specialists. I have not been happy with any of the doctors I have seen so far. Most of them have been very unsympathetic and seem to think that this is going to clear up and go away or that it is in my head. Anyway that is my story I am looking forward to hearing other people's stories and hoping to share some answers!

Hi again
I am bumping your thread up as you mentioned elsewhere you could not find it

here is the link to our RSD forum
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum21.html
and
Fibromyalgia
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum12.html

main index of all forums
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/index.php

Kim,

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 let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on her condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene