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Originally Posted by RUReady
Hi , I am a 49 yr old retired (disability) firefighter . Fell at work 2/99 and fractured arm in three places. After several surgeries pain never left,all the usual RSDS pains , burning etc.Went undiagnosed for aprox. one yr. , then finally got an answer "RSDS" , I was excited to find out it had a name but not so excited with the outlook. At first only affected my LUE but has now spread to entire left side. I have been reading this sight for sometime now and have found it very informative as most of the questions asked are ones that I have had.I look forward to continue reading and hopefully posting in the future.
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Am so very sorry you have been diagnosed with this. Mine came following surgery,4 years for diagnosis. Physical therapy was a great help, water therapy, water needs to be 86 degrees. stretching, meditation, visualization, walking, light exercise, stretching all is good under informed experienced RSD person. A source of information that is good is RSDSA-the national organization. By putting in your zip code, can get closest support group. Also rsdrx.com puzzles list is a Dr. Hooshmand's website-he practiced RSD 40 years, now retired but left his website online. the puzzles are 146 questions with his answers-very good. mayoclinic.com under diseases and conditions is also good.
Please let us know how you are, and how we can help. One of your new friends, Joyce