Hello, I am a newby and really am pleased to be here, somewhere where people know what you are coping with.
I was diagnosed with RSD nearly 4 years ago after having a simple arthroscopy to my knee. I had some relief over the past six months and was happy even though my leg is still stiff but a drop in the pain level no matter how small is a great relief. Seven weeks ago I fell down the stairs and broke my arm, the plaster was removed but after an xray it seems it has not healed and I was woken early hours of this morning with severe pain and burning and swelling in the whole of my arm. I fear the rsd has hit again and am feeling very deflated. I cant even rest my arm against my side the pain is so intense. I go to the doctors tomorrow but am really scared the rsd is in my arm. Thanks for letting me whinge but I am scared. Luv Sulu

sulu,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk, you will find a lot of members here willing to help as they can. We have a RSD forum here where there a number of people who are willing to help as well in this forum. I am not that familiar with it but others will be checking in soon.

We also are here to show comfort and care to all who need our attention, just let us know how to help you. Looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

Hi Sulu, welcome to NT!

I can see why you are scared, but try to remain calm till you see the dr. There are other reasons you may be having these symptoms, and most of them are much better than rsd/crps. I'll pray for you.

Here's the link to the rsd forum: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21

I'm glad you found us... there's always room for another sufferer of rsd. You'll find plenty of emotional support, and lots of useful data too.

I'll see you there (I have it too, 14 years mainly in legs.)

Hi Sulu. Welcome to NeuroTalk. We have had so many people come here with RSD which I know absolutely nothing about. I'm going to have to go into the RSD forum and read up. It sounds very painful.

I've had both of my knees scoped, the last one in February. I've developed a lot of pain in that knee, don't know why because it was doing just fine. I need to go back to the doctor and see what's up.

I'm so sorry about your arm! You sound like me...a klutz. I fell down my daughter's stairs last November and fractured my tailbone. 2 months later, I fell over their babygate and ripped up my right knee. My son-in-law vowed to make sure his house insurance covered just me.

Again, welcome to this wonderful place. I hope you find the support as comforting as I do.

Greetings, Sulu. Welcome to NeuroTalk!

I see that our rogue Rogue has given you a springboard, if you need anything else, please let us know and we'll do our best to help you.