[David44]

My name is David and i was diagnosed with rsd/crps almost 3 years ago. It all began with a misplaced step from a really high step that started it all. I was sent to a ortho doctor who thought it might be a severe sprain so boot was applied for 8 weeks with no results. After that a special brace was applied to left foot for a few more weeks with no results. Shortly thereafter a cast was applied for 8 weeks with no results. After a 3rd MRI the doctor found the tare in a tendon that was shredded by this point.

After a visit to an ortho surgeon they removed the tendon and the pain was worse than before.Within a month it was overwhelming. The doctor figured the nerves were damaged in my left foot so another surgery was scheduled to remove my nerves on left side of foot. After that the pain never left my foot. My doctors tried lidocaine shots, tens units, spinal shots (they hurt) and numerous other things. In December 2011 after a trial i was fitted with a spinal stimulator which brought my pain from a 10 to a 5 i run it constantly. With this battle i have been hospitalized 2 times for nervous breakdowns and see a phsychiatrist on a regular basis.

The mental toll is worse than i ever imagined. I am currently on Mobic, Hydrocodeine, Ambilify, Prozac, Temazapan, and i also have the cream that you rub on, it hurts to rub it on, but relief is good. I have done this all thru workers comp and it has been a HORRIBLE struggle! The big problem is the burning pain and how cold my left calf and foot get. No one understands the pain because i walk normal although I cant stand on my feet for very long without needing a rest the pain is HORRIBLE. Does this Ever go away? My right foot has the same symptoms not as severe tho. Thanks for reading my vent i have so needed a forum like this. Prayers for all.