Hello all,

I have been dealing with the change of the seasons..it has started raining every other day. Just when I think I am going to get a break from the aching,stabbing pain, and jerking movements, it rains.

I have been keeping busy trying to forget the darn shocks in my arms and hands. I watch TV, and play farm games and keep internet fish aquariums, to keep my mind off the pain, as the insomnia spurts have been going on for 2-3 days. Following, I sleep for about 3-4 hours, and then the cycle begins again. The games are fun and it does help me not to focus on how bad I feel. I do have trouble typing as the twitching spasm in my hands, effect my typing.

The new meds are working, somewhat( increased to 30 mg OpanaER x 2 per day with other cocktail of meds);however, I have also been dealing with severe stomach and bowel issues. If it isn't one thing, it is another. My hubby is making sure I get a healthy diet, rich in fiber and nutrition. I haven't been hungry very much,lately.

I don't want to be a wet blanket, so to speak, to my NT friends. Each of you have your own pain. Please don't fret about me. I am doing the best I can.

I see my atty.'s doctor on 10/12/09, to get a % of disability from the RSD/CRPS. Next, I will be sent to a WC doctor for a % of disability for WC. Then, the court case begins. It has been 2 1/2 yrs since by initial injury that caused the RSD. It is all coming to a head soon. I want to be up for the battle that is ahead of me.

Thank you for your concern, and please know I do come in and check on the post, I just haven't been able to comment. Please forgive me if I have let you down in anyway. I have missed you very much.



I am going to watch the House episode with mention of RSD/CRPS. Thanks for the heads-up!

hugs,
Dew