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03-24-2009, 06:23 PM | #1 | ||
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Hello all. I was told of this site by Jim Broach, of the RSDSA. I've had RSD, and TOS for 26 years. (Geez, now that I think of it, it's about half my life). Hmmm. Caused by a T-bone accident by a tractor trailer into my driver's door of my pickup. Later, in 98, a nice (lost) lady blew a stop sign, I tried to brace, and would have been better letting the seat belt do the work. My head struck the top of the windshield (convertible), and I sprung a subdural hematoma, (TBI), and herniated some discs, in my neck, and low back. Life has been real fun. Deja vu' all over again. I'm (was) self employed with two business's. I was at work during both accidents. I was wealthy (well off). First wife, left after the first accident (couldn't live with someone with rsd), left me with my two children to raise, which I happily did. Second accident, second wife, did the same thing, except, that she was living in my home. She threw me and my children out, emptied my bank acct's and stole what money the business's were bringing in. (That started in 98, I'm just now getting divorced). She thinks that I won't remember everything she did and stole. But, I have lots of pictures, and made lots of notes, my Macintosh computer(s) have been trusty friends, and I found some software that let me keep track of most everything. Which, now I'm pulling that all together for my attorney. My children stopped speaking to me, since I suppose they think I'm "giving it all away".(The TBI was an issue too), I have healed somewhat in that area. An attorney stole a beautiful property from me (them). And, I have an action against him. My life is doctors (I have a superb Neurologist), and lawyers, and pain, and sleep issues. Of course, God has a reason for me to be here, or, he simply doesn't want me yet! So, everyday, that I am able, I do something to advance my life, or help someone else if I can. Methadone first line of defense for almost 20 years, with other adjuncts, for my brain, altzheimer's meds. CPap and O2 for sleep. I suppose I'm very lucky. Because even though I am depressed, I can see rebuilding my life to a certain extent. My children are in their mid twenties now, and were being groomed to "take over" the family business.(A decade and more ago). That of course didn't happen, but, may still one day. And, I hear I'm a grandfather too. I hope to meet my granddaughter soon. Since I'm kind of an old dog at this, while I'm sure I'll have questions, please, don't be shy about asking me anything. Over the years, I've recognized RSD in at least a dozen people, and sent them to get it checked out, and sure enough. (I worked with the public alot). I have some close friends who have RSD and MS as well. I'm pleased to find your little village here, and hope to get to know ya'll! Pete ASB |
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03-24-2009, 06:31 PM | #2 | |||
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Hello ASB
Nice to meet ya. Holler if you need any help navigating around the site.
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03-24-2009, 06:37 PM | #3 | ||
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03-24-2009, 06:43 PM | #4 | ||
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Thank you Jo*mar and Curious, for the very kind welcome!
Your site, members and kindness all seem vast! Nice to be here! ASB |
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03-25-2009, 01:51 AM | #5 | |||
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Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. We are all here to assist each other as possible.
Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. Darlene
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03-25-2009, 06:49 AM | #6 | |||
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hi asb seen ya posting down on the tbi board
thanks for your input and welcome
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03-25-2009, 09:41 AM | #7 | |||
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Hi Pete, and welcome to NeuroTalk!
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03-25-2009, 10:11 AM | #8 | ||
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Darlene, Maryann and Vini,
Thanks for the kind welcomes! I am Very Happy to be here, to have found this wonderful group! I hope, that I can be of assistance, to anyone I possibly can, and hope you are all as well as can be. I have one thing to ask, or just comment on. I've had these disorders for so long now, that I've kind made a "Pact with God". I do hand over my bigger problems to him, after I've done my best (sometimes I forget, and I'm the one who pays, although I understand that God wants us to love him). I've gotten myself to a place where I don't think of my body as "Me, or Myself" any longer. I think of it only as a "Vessel, or a Carcass" to serve me in this life, and so it does deserve the best care I can give it. But, the Pain and other symptoms are "Not Me". They remind me that I'm alive. They remind me to stop and rest, take my meds. But there is a difference, not a line so much, but a difference, between my "Body" and my "Soul". I wonder if anyone else feels this way? Peace! ASB Pete |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | (Broken Wings) (03-29-2009), quietone49 (03-25-2009) |
03-28-2009, 01:19 PM | #9 | |||
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welcome to neurotalk ... there are lots of friendly and supportive people here so jump right in and start posting ... should you need help, don't hesitate to ask someone ... we are here to help ... hope to see you in some of the forums ... again
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"Thanks for this!" says: | (Broken Wings) (03-29-2009) |
03-28-2009, 01:34 PM | #10 | |||
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Aloha,
I decided to join this community because after browsing a bit, enjoyed the different forums and info shared. I have RSD (2yrs) and always looking for new info. Aikane means FRIEND in Hawaiian. ????? How do I join a group, and where is the icon "join"???? Little about me: Had a DVT (blood clot) from business travel that went undiagnosed for few months and now have nerve damage, valve damage and RSD. Had numerous problems with WC doc who didn't know what to do worsening symptoms and wouldn't give me a dx bec actual clot was not seen on ultrasound. (Clots can be small and undetected on U/S, doesn't mean you don't have one). I am 42, mother of 5 (23, 22, 20, 17 and 9) I now only have the 2 youngest at home. My youngest is deaf. More about me, c me on RSD forum. Mahalo!! |
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