Having a really hard time!
 

Hello, all my sweet friends...

I am continuously passing out from the pain, and the one time I fell and hit my head on the counter top and twisted my ankle a little. Then I fell down a step... and another time our porch step broke, I got my foot stuck in a board, and to make a long story short- I really hurt my foot/ I was thrown backwards...


I was already having a rough time between headaches (which are somewhat better with the cymbalta) and the dreadful RSD pain!! Add an injury to RSD pain and you are really really worn and in pain! A lot has been happening and my RSD keeps spreading and getting worse.

My walking is going downhill fast... my legs are so shaky and are jerking all over the place. I cannot walk unassisted at this point, because of my falling. I am looking into different assistive devices. Thanks to all who answered my post about them.


Please be keeping me in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you! :grouphug:

Hi there :) Sorry to hear that you aren't doing well, I hope things improve for you soon. It helps me quite a bit to talk to God, He always knows when I have reached my limit and need a break.

But the thing that jumped out at me from your post was the "passing out from the pain" part. I, too, thought I was doing that, for several years. But when it turned into full blown seizures, I was diagnosed with frontal lobe epilepsy. I have been told that the rsd affects my frontal lobe, and may be responsible for my epilepsy.

NOT that I am trying to diagnose you.... I am not a physician. I would just like you to keep careful watch over yourself, and have your family do it as well. Do you ever "nod off", even when not tired? You know, just find your head hitting your chest for a sec, then you jerk back awake? I have hurt my head several times, having that happen while on the potty. It turns out those are just a different type of seizure, at least in my case.

Take care, hon.... may you be happy and well.

Hey Nessy...

did that stuff help? Passing out from pain sucks - I really suggest that you start bumming around the house - at least short term. When I pass out it is either because of pain, blood pressure or both - so could be worth getting your bp checked - especially as you are worse when upright than when flat (same as me). What does idiot PM say? it's your anxiety, right??? :p

Hope she is doing something :(

Love ya

Froggsy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:hug: :hug: :hug:

:eek: oh sweety! this is awful.

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mega gentle hugs and my continued prayers.

I'm so sorry to have this happening to any of you, you're all so nice!

As Rogue mentions it might be due to some other causes or condition, so please follow up these sx with your dr - just so nothing is missed.

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I had to finally break down and start using wheelchairs. It isnt fun, but better than falling.

That passing out should be told to your DOC ASAP!!!


Got ya in my prayers :hug:

Fainting
 

I am so concerned about you. Passing out can be very serious or maybe nothing. The most common cause is an abnormal circulatory reflex. A lot of us do have circulatory problems. Also an electricial problem to the heart, arrhythmia, can cause a person to faint. I get opital migraines which do not hurt , but cause some eye discomfort, will also cause fainting. There are several other reasons plus PAIN. So to be on the safe side please get it checked out and let us know how you are doing. :hug: Carose

Can relate to your passing out
 

So sorry to hear about your passing out. Are you sure it is from the pain. Others here suggest you should get it checked out - I agree.
I also passed out last Sat. I posted about it and got several responses. I really hurt my back and am still in severe mid back pain - dificult to bend over to do anything - brush teeth, also can't do any twisting, lifting. It just hurts to take a simple jar out of the frig.
I passes out in the kitchen twice abouty 10 AM. I did see 2 doctors. Both seemed concerned at first about the passing out but then dismissed it.
Thus I am not sure how far you would get when you see a DR. They really don't know what to do. Maybe MRI brain scan or something.
Could it be from the medication. I am wondering if mine was from the med. since many say "causes dizzines", Check your med bottles - maybe yours says that also. Check it out.
Best wishes to you - In His Hands/ You are always so kind to respond to others.
Sydney

A soft and gentle hug to you.