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Originally Posted by Lisa in Ohio
Thanks to all. Sandy, I do try to walk and am still able to take care of my house to a certain degree. I can't walk very far unless I take the heart meds due to the tachycardia and irregular heartbeat. Last summer I would try to walk about three miles a day 4-5 days a week, so I understand what you mean.
Loretta, I do not take any anti-anxiety meds as WC will not cover these drugs, nor will my regular insurance because the problem is related to the RSD (vicious circle). I have visited the site you suggested and it is very helpful. I am studying business management with emphasis in human resources and only have two quarters left. I can appreciate about your daughter studying during your appointments as I always have my college bag with me where ever I go.
Aint, I am so glad you had a good weekend. You deserved it. I too, have been on the divorce route. I left my husband after many years of abuse after I fond out that he had be sexually abusing my daughter. I walked out of the house with our clothes, the kids toys, and a few special items that I had left that he hadn't destroyed. We started over with what mattered most, each other. It was really hard but now I almost have my house paid for and have put both kids through college and grad school. ( now mamma has to get smart). I really hope that you can still play guitar and sing. I have always said that my music is my cheap therapy. I used to be a really good pianist. I think that that is what helped me keep mobility in my hand and fingers when the accident happened and RSD set in. I am still able to play some but not at the level that I was able to play before. It is really a loss. Pete, I hope your good feelings from this weekend continue through this week.
Bob, thanks on the heads up and letting me know what look out for, I wouldn't have thought about some of those things.
Kathy, keep that leg cozy. I really think that this is related to the heart medicine. I quit taking it as of Monday, and while the leg is still cooler, I am not sitting here with the tears running down my face. I have twice told the cardiologist about this and he thinks that it couldn't be that bad. I figure is I have the Big One and check out, that would be better than dealing with all of this.
Again thanks to all, Love Lisa
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Dear Lisa,
I read your post last night and left the forum astonished. First and foremost, after all you have been through with your husband, children, (I do hope your daughter has made peace with that, I am not a hater, but there is no room in my understanding for that type of behavior). You picked up and left with your children, you were also abused, and still managed to pick yourself up, manage a new life, put two children through school and paid off your house and dealt with your own physical ailments!! You are still attempting to improve your life and trust me being a mother of three that job is never done. Girl you need to pat yourself on the shoulder and be proud of what you have done and the accomplishments that you have made as a single parent! I am so impressed and you are a perfect example of not allowing any obstacles (including rsd) to get in the way of what you want. Dealing with this pain everyday is no cake walk, sometimes we just get tired and that is ok. You sound a bit overwhelmed right now and anxious, I agree with Loretta on the anxiety, and most of these medications are fairly cheap, I believe they qualify for the four dollar copay at Walmart. They truly have helped my pain tremendously. As far as the cold leg, yes that is very uncomfortable to say the least but is part of the disease. I, like KS, use my heating pad even in the summer, it too helps the pain and circulation. I wish you all of the best my friend, you are a very strong lady, your just a bit nervous about your upcoming committements, and we RSDers fear committements because our days are so unpredictable. Best of luck with your classes, you will do great!!! God Bless You and Your Family!!
Jeanie
09-03-2010, 09:56 PM
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