Hi Group,

I have been reading some of the messages and have already found out places to look for more information. I had 3 spinal surgeries by 20 because of scoliosis and then had 18 great yrs. without pain. At 37 I began to have a lot of spinal pain again and needed to have another spinal fusion. I had no idea that this would be a surgery that would begin my life of chronic pain. After that surgery, Emory University Spine Group had to repair all of the mistakes that the other surgeon had made. I ended up having a infusion pain pump for the pain and this helped my pain yet I had problems and needed to have another one put in a few years after getting the first pain pump. Ten days after the surgery I was in screaming pain when the air would even touch my upper leg and my hip. This was the worst burning pain that I had ever had in my life. I was diagnosed with having CRPS about 8 months later. That was in 2000 and in 2004 the burning spread to my left foot and lower leg. My right foot turned becaujse of the spasms that were going on I guess. It never changed back.

The burning is really bad and the weather is my worst enemy other than emotional stress. At the time of getting CRPS I had been married to a Delta pilot for 23 yrs. and we have three son's. He left me while I was in the hospital. He said thathe was tired of the "pain thing". I still have three wonderful son's and I am 53. I have 2 grandson's and a cute granddaughter.

Even though I live with pain I have wonderful relatives that I love and that love me too. I am a christian and I know that God is in control. I pray for all that are in pain on this site .

May God Bless You,
Georgia Smile

A humble welcome to you, Georgia

You're a gracious and brave woman.

Pain has not been kind to you. CRPS is some bad stuff. So sorry for your suffering. It's a lot to bear. Sounds like you've got a good foundation for support. We'll be here for you too.

Hello Georgia.
I'm glad you found this place.
I'm still a newby myself.
I'm going through my 2nd divorce, because guess what? I'm going through my 2nd accident! First one brought RSD/TOS, second one raised the "bar" on those, and gave me a TBI. (Don't worry if you don't know what those mean).
It's just deja' vu all over again.

Nobody sticks anymore.
It's just, where's the biggest check gonna come from?
And, How much can "I" get?

Relax. What you need to do, is "CELEBRATE" that you've gotten rid of people like that!

I look forward to speaking more to you.

You're going to do just fine.

Chin Up!

Pete
ASB

Hello and welcome to the site. There are a lot of wonderful people here.

I hear grandkids are great! My first is due in July it's a girl.
I'm sure your husband leaving wasn't easy. My physcologist told me there are 3 types of spouces when one gets sick. He will stay and pretend there is nothing wrong (not helpful at all), he will stay and support you all the way or he will leave. I'm sure it was part of God's divine plan for you that he leave.
I'm sure you already know the best person on your support team is God. He gives a peace of mind (just like he say's he will) that passes all understanding.
Once I got out of denial and gave my burden to him positive change started happening. I had been to approx. 15 doctors (it's almost 1:00a.m. the exact number won't come) my regular primary care doctor was on vacation. I was miserable and begging for some kind of relief. So his partner saw me he walked in the room and said I know someone who studies RSD and can help you. I had been going to that office for months and getting nowhere. I don't think it was fate my regualar doctor was on vacation. It was God answering my prayer for help. I had reached a point of suicide and was on my way to the garage to start the car when the Holy Spirit stopped me and I dropped to my knees and gave into "his will". God doesn't want his children to suffer he's just waiting for us to let go and let him have control.
May God continue to bless you,
Sherrie

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

I am sorry you are having to go through all this! God bless you hon and Welcome...I am brand new here too, they have made me feel right at home!

Hi Georgia, and a warm welcome to you to NeuroTalk! I'm glad you're finding your way around okay here. This is a great place to hang out with so many friendly and caring people.

I'm sorry about your pain. So sorry about your husband, too.

Congratulations on your lovely family and your three grandchildren, I'm glad you have them. I have four grandsons, myself.

Hello Georgia and another welcome to NeuroTalk here. I'm glad you found us and hope that you continue to check out everything that NT has to offer. Everyone here is so helpful and friendly, so don't hesitate to jump in anywhere.
I'm sorry for all that you have been through, but you sound like you've got a good hold on your life and family along w/a good attitude.