Sorry I haven't been around much...
 

Hi Friends,

It has been raining all week here..and I haven't slept much at all. I have been in a harsh flare, and even upping the OpanaER to 30 mg x 2, is barely taking the edge off this pain.

I leave my puter on 24/7, and have popped in a few times..but no energy to send my images to my buddies. I will be better soon.

Get this, last night, around 10:00 PM central time, the phone rings and hubby cks caller id..it is my x boss that terminated me over 1 yrs ago??? The same boss that told me that my pain was my problem, and the corp. I worked for was not Walmart..there are no greeter positions(idiot, greeters stand up at Walmart!). I was laying down, and was not in the mood to talk to her..I owe her nothing. She left a message asking me to call her back...yeah, RIGHT!!!

I spoke to my atty. today, and he told me to ignore her call. I don't have to deal with her. I see the atty.'s doctor in one month; it is then that the doc will figure out what I NEED to LIVE life as a CRPS patient, that is now drawing SSDI, because of 2 WC injuries/surgeries, (2 1/2 yr ago since 1st injury..and start of RSD.) I told the atty. that I need water PT, I need a scooter..I need a doc that knows more than pain medicine. I need an RSD specialist..the best. It will all be addressed when I see the atty.'s doctor and he evaluates me.

Finally, I see a light at the end of this tunnel of hell. I know there will be more delay,etc, however, we will be before the judge and these demands for my welfare will be addressed.

I hope to be back full throttle this weekend. Miss each of you.

love,:grouphug:
Dew

Hang in there, Dew!

Good to hear from you, Dew....
 

Hello Dew.. Nice to hear from you..Please, take the time you need to feel strong enough to re-join us. Know that you are missed.. It was your images that drew me into becoming an active contributor of this forum.. I always read up on the RSD stories of others but I must tell you when I saw your images I thought this has to be an supportive, fun place to be so here I am writing to you saying..you are missed and I/we all completely understand what you are feeling.. Welcome back!!! Keep Smilin...:)

One day/one hour at a time...:grouphug:

Hi Dew,

Feel better, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go though this flare. Keep your chin up and good luck.
Sandy

Hi Dew,
I'm glad you're getting some rest...sometimes we need a retreat from everything in order to get back on keel..let your attorney do the thinking and footwork regarding the call from you ex-employer so that you can free your miind and spirit for regaining strength and equilibrium..
thinking of you
Hope4thebest :hug:

Linda,
Like you tell others,
don't let the disease mark you.
In the same way,
don't let attorneys or the ins. docs. and ins. lawyers, don't let them get inside "Your Head"!
We' all beautiful children of God.
What these "Outsiders" want to do, is take us under their command.

DO NOT Give IN!

It very difficult, until you "turn that key" ya know?
Then you're FREE!

Nobody can work you again!

Maybe our friend Bobber might comes in and helps me on this.

For where there is God, Where is the Oppressor?


love,
Pete

Get your list together girlfriend!

Have you considered Dr. S in Philly? Why not make an appt? It takes 18 months to get in, so you have time to get WC to approve it. Or try to get in with another well respected RSD specailist that may be closer to you. Perhaps go over the list of ketamine doctors that is available from Jim Broatch (see Ketamine Klub on FB). Have you tried Lidocaine infusions yet? I just had my 3rd. They have definately chilled me down some. The RSD had spread to my right leg, and the infusions made the leg a bit better. I also had a block which worked to some degree (but I think wore off a lot after 12 days). What is quite noticeable about the infusions is that they make me very relaxed and I sleep better and more often - I nap almost daily.

Take care Dew, we miss you. XOXOX Sandy

Sounds like your lawyer has things in hand :)
Hugs Dew, sending you warm weather wishes hon.

:hug:
Sandra

have missed u! i know how attorneys & W.C. can get u down!! hang in there....remember that God has a grand plan 4 u! each day is a challenge - each one tests our faith! will keep u in my prayers. thks 4 all u've done 4 us! rest and b ready 4 tomorrow! luv ya :hug:

Hi Dew,
 

Sorry to hear that you are having a hard time right now.

There's that weather thing again. Seems like all of us are dealing with it. I have had a horrible month and half due to the crazy weather we have had. It's going to be nice today but I guess we have some really bad weather coming in this week. I think the barometer is changing back and forth a lot lately. When it changes our pain levels change.

As far as WC, I have never dealt with it but I see what people go through with it. It's horrible how they treat people.

As far as the scooter, I hope you can get one. I heard on the news that getting scooters are going to be one issue that will be effected by this new healthcare plan. It will be harder to get them. Not that it's not already. Bill couldn't get one when we knew he didn't have long to go.

Get better soon so you can start putting those neat images up again.

Ada

I am hoping that this finds you feeling a little better. I've missed you. when you are feeling better let me know. just a quick pm.
feel better sooon.

hugs
Mary

Dear Dew -

Sorry for the late response, but I've been a little out of pocket since Thursday. (See my response to Coffeebean.)

Please don't be too concerned about the call. You are essentially in litigation with your ex-employer, where it's insurance rates may be effected by the outsome of your case - if in fact it is not "self-insured" - and attempts at "party to party" communications are just a (perfectly legal) part of the game. That said, you absolutely did the right thing in not taking the call.

This too shall pass.

Mike

Hi Dew
Im so sorry to hear about your flare ups,,but I do like and agree with you wanting to do water theropy,,although it is painfull during and after for a few days,,even after a month goes by or before,you will see that you cant go everyday,,some really painfull days but I go very often,I have to painfully ride in a car an hour each way,,,but Honestly,,it is receding thru Gods beleesings,, my legs look better and they are starting to fill back in where they had atrophyed,,and where the swelling was ,It is gone,,,,,,the water theropy does push the animal back into his cage,,,,,God is with you Dew,,,and you dont have to answer that ladys call,,,go thru your attorney,,sounds like the true focus of her calling you may have been to see where you were court wise,and not to see if you wanted a job,,,stay in prayer,,pete is right,,if God is with you,,who can be against you,,and if you walk with God,,I pity who opposes you,,your in my prayers buddy,,,,God is well aware of this situation ,and will take care of it and you,,,much love to you and everyone here,,,,,,,bobber P.S good luck on your scooter,,,and when you get it,,I'll come over and hop it up for by installing a nice 327 smallblock V8,,,LOL,,,,holler at me ,,,my door is always open to you and all here,

Dew,
Hope you feel better soon. I was having a couple bad days last wk also. I certainly am learning how bad wc treats you. Last mo they gave me a hard time about one med that I ended up off for 3 days and climbing the wallls and now they are doing it again with another . This is only the beginning I'm sure. Hang in there and don't give up.

Welcome back Dew
 

Dear Dew, I am so sorry for the additonal problems you are having. I am very familar with the legal end of rsd. Dew, I hope you feel better- so many people missed you and are saying hello,YOU do so much to make us feel better, your upbeat postitive attitude is an inspiriation for me.
I hope this gets cleared up for you soon. sincerely cz

Hey Dew,

We haven't seen you around since you posted this so I thought I should bump this up. I'm hoping you are OK? I know things are tough right now but your silence has me worried. Please touch base with us all and let us know how you're doing.

Miss you.

MsL

Haven't been around here much myself, Dew, but I hope you're doing fine as well!

Hi Dew, thank you for letting us know how you are. I'm so sorry you are going thru this flare. It will pass, and so will with WC junk. I've never been involved with WC, but have been involved in litigation. It truly is a stressor. But it too will be over, and hopefully you won't have to battle with them any longer. You can concentrate on getting better. The water therapy did,does make me better. I'm grateful for continued help thru meds and psych.
We sold part of our business and I lost my health insurance. It doesn't feel good, I'm still fighting the same flu that I had when you were here with Wanda. My Dr. gp, said I could come in Wed and see his asst. get check x-ray and get my flu shot. I told me, well I still had fever and chest infection, he said it didn't matter if I got the shot now. I feel the shot should be given a healthy person and wanted to wait till well, he disagreed. I know one thing, I'm not getting the shot till I'm well.
Dew, is wrongful termination of employment being included in your case.
My daughter has done a lot of cases of wrongful termination.
We still have 100 plus. Should be cooling down soon. I wish you well, and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, Loretta soft hugs:grouphug:

Dear Dew,

As you can see, we miss you very much. Please let us know how you are doing. I am keeping you in my prayers.

XOXOX Sandy