new member Miz Lizzie
 

Hello out there! I was just diagnosed with CRPS a week and a half ago. I live in the great Pacific NW also!! So thankful to find an active site. I am sort of going crazy trying to find out everything I can and mostly what is normal and what isn't.
I also have fibromyalgia and systemic lupus, but the lupus has been quiet lately (thankfully).
I fell off my bicycle last September and hurt my foot. It just never got better and in fact is worse. Had multiple MRI's and x-rays but they couldn't find anything broken, just soft tissue swelling and inflammation. I'm relieved to have a diagnosis, but not necessarily happy with it ;)
The area is my left foot/ankle, but it seems to be spreading up my leg. The swelling is awful and the tenderness is exquisite. My doc put me on Celebrex which is helping with the pain, but still get shooters and lots of burning, aching type pain. I go back to the doc tomorrow to see what is next. This is not fun and I'm ready to quit playing.
Miz Lizzie aka Queen Foothurtsalot

Thank you! Was wondering if anyone has experienced a light rash that hurts like a horrible bruise. Pain and swelling seem to be moving up my leg also. This sucks - sorry, had a fitful night without much sleep. I can't even imagine having this full body. You must be very strong.
Lizzie

Hello & welcome Miz Lizzie
I copied this from your intro up above.

welcome, Miz Lizzie :)
 

I am Dew, Nice to meet you. I am sorry to hear you have RSD. We are all supportive of each other in this forum. You have come to the right place to ask questions, blog, etc.
Being new to RSD is difficult asd many changes seem to take place from the on sett. Remember to take a breath before you panic. Insomnia is part of the syndrome. I am surprised that Celebrex is easing your pain. Maybe inflammation..do u have burning pain issues?

Again, I am pleased to meet you, and feel free to reach out should you have concerns or questions.:hug:
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Hi welcome to the board though I am sorry of course for what you are going through too. Is this doctor you are seeing a pain doc? If not I would encourage to get into one soon as adequate pain control so you can keep moving is key in my eyes and hopefully you can find a pain doc in your area who deals with rsd another very important key. There are many other meds and treatments that you can try for the other problems like the burning. Hang in there

Welcome..
Like you I am newly diagnosed and have a million questions. This group is awesome! I have learned a lot by just reading the post and the new friends I have met are great.
Good luck to you... listen to your body and find a good Pain Specialist!
AJ