Hi everyone, I just got back from my family doctor and he said that it looks like RSD. He is getting my medical records from my knee specialist and then sending me to a pain management doctor. So I can find out for sure that I have RSD and be able to manage it. I can't get the injections in my back because of my back problems, so I have to find a different way to manage the RSD. I hope that there is a different way to manage it. I'm starting to get scared about this RSD, I hope that I can manage it so it does not get bad. I think I'm getting closer to finding out what is wrong with my leg, if I have RSD or not.

Thanks,
Ruby

Ruby,

I have just started going through this as well and reading up on everything I can find. It IS scary, but everything that I have been able to find about people having success overcoming the condition (not meaning they are pain free but meaning that they regain function and the ability to do a lot of things) is keeping a positive attitude. Don't let your fear get in the way of recovery, but I am scared to death of all the what-ifs. But I try to be rational (most of the time) and talk myself down when I find myself focusing on my fears instead of taking it one step at a time and working towards the best result possible...whatever that might be. Sorry that you are going through this and I will be sending my wishes your way that you do not have RSD.

Ruby,just a thought for you. When I first found out that I had RSD. I had a Dr. do an EMG. This way you can see how far your's has progressed. Or maybe you already know where you are with this? I also wanted to welcome you to this wonderfull and caring group here! Breezy55

I go see a new knee specialist on Feb.3. I will find out what that doctor has to say. I hope that it is good news. I don't know were I am with this RSD or if I even have it. That is what I'm trying to find out. I'm almost thinking of saying forget about finding out, because it costs to much money. Sorry I'm not in a good mood tonight. My leg is just killing tonight. It has been hurting all day today. I don't think the doctors are going to do any test on my leg. The doctors have not even talked about any tests. My family doctor thinks that I have RSD too. I will talk to you guy tomorrow. that is if I can get on the net tomorrow. I have to work all day tomorrow.

Bye
Ruby