Thanks everyone for the responses. It truly makes me feel better to know there are others out there like myself. I sometimes get out of touch with my condition like it doesn't exist. But I have to really start thinking of myself.

Went for my blood work and will see my Dr. in NYC on Monday. Just hope nothing is going on.

Again thanks and I hope everyone is feeling okay.

Gabbycakes

Hey Gabby, I will pray for you on monday for your doctors visit. Please do the same for me on Wed. I go for an endoscopy, biopsy and to have my throat stretched, fun again....bah humbug. ginnie

Dear Gabbycakes...

I'm very sorry you are going thru such a hard time... Our RSD is nasty enuf...and stress is our ignitor.. I hope it helps you to know you are in my thoughts And prayers...feel better very soon and best wishes for good results on Monday... Take the time you need to rest .... positive vibes!!

Hugs, Kathy

I do stay connected to the RSD site, even though that is not my main issue. I have degenerative joint disease, NP is present, so I have an idea of the RSD pain. I have Cervial, throat, and ankle issues that cripple me. The NP in the foot is rough. I so know how much my own hurts, I reach out to those that have RSD and CRPS. I also have a friend in my area that has this, a cousin with MS and a neighbor that had PD. So I try to stay and help comfort as best I can. I also need comfort right now, as this is my second biopsy for throat cancer, and I am sure scared, just like you are with the RSD. None of our conditions are easy to live with. Pain is no fun. I actually do have a prayer list and I do pray every night for those souls on my mind. I keep the names and conditions, in a Noahs Ark Tin, that I have next to my PC. If I forget, I can then look up each persons name and condition. In this manner I try real hard to comfort those that need a good thought their way. Take care of all of you, and I hope you sleep well tonight. ginnie

Thanks everyone. I feel better already. Did the blood work yesterday hope it all comes back okay. I just hate all this ..! That's how I think I get myself in trouble I act as if nothing's wrong. I really just have to start thinking of myself more and take better care i.e. gym, eating habits, rest etc. I actually slept for 6 hours straight last night. When you sleep properly it makes such a difference, I think I even had a dream. That topic has come up, about people with RSD don't dream, the reason we never get into that deep sleep.

Ginnie: I hope all your testing goes well. Keep up posted.

Thanks again everyone. It's nice to be back.

We have about 3 inches of snow already. This will be the first time our new puppy goes in the snow it should be a riot. He's an 85lb, 10mth old American Bull Terrier,Pit Bull, and a tad of Great Dane he's so strong it's unbelievable. But he's a sweatheart and just a big mush. We just love him. We had to put our white shepard of 11 years down this past June what a heartbreak.


Have a pain free, stress free day.

Gabbycakes

So glad to hear that you are feeling better. I hope everything goes well on Monday and that it was just a bad flare because of the stress. It's so hard to balance the idea that you need to push through the pain and try to be as normal as possible with the idea that you have RSD and need to take care of yourself. It's easy to SAY that we need to do this...but the reality is so much harder to live with.

I used to dream ALL the time and they were always such vivid dreams. I rarely dream now except for a bout of violent nightmares early last year when I was also suffering from hallucinations and taking meds that put me OUT for most of the day. Now I feel blessed to just get 4 hours of consecutive sleep...which is a rare occurance but has become possible since the doctor started me on Amitriptyline. Before that I was lucky to get an hour at a time. I think the more regular sleep has contributed to my success with regaining a lot of function...so I am with you in thinking that getting a good night of consecutive sleep can make a big difference.

I don't think I could deal with a dog that large. Mine is 5 lbs and she seems like a handful at times. Prior to the RSD I only weighed 85 lbs...so that dog is as big as I was...lol! Very sorry to hear that you had to say good bye to your shepard...that is truly heartbreaking when we have to say goodbye to our puppies.

Keep us posted...hope things just keep getting better.

Hi catra121,

I am feeling better and trying to take care of myself and trying to keep stress free.

It was quite an experience walking him in the snow for the first time. He was leaping like a dear, I think he thought if he jumped he would find a spot with no snow. He was hard to handle.

gabbycakes

Hey gabby I read your post about your doggie.I also have a Pitt , bulldog , and a italina mastiff mix.she is my world.the smartest dog I've ever been around and has been the best therapy of all for me.her name is roxxy.just had to tell u . Hope you are doing well swetty