Hope you are managing better today Renee. Glad you made an appt!! Keep us posted.

Renee I know how you feel sweetheart. I hope your feeling better today, this evening.

SloRian - Thanks for being there for me in the middle of the night. I'm sorry I didn't respond to all of your kind words, but I had to go bed and lie down because of the stomach pain I had and from being sick. Having you there for me meant more than you know. You are a good friend. Thanks again and I hope you have a good night.

Zookester - Thank you for your support and advice. I will try the 4 F's and hope you're okay too. I don't know why you had radiation therapy and don't want to pry, but I'm worried about you too. I just hope you're okay. You are so sweet.

Allanira - Thanks also for your kindness too. You are always there to try to help and I really appreciate it.

Brambledog - Thank you for your caring and advice too. Your support means so much and I hope you never have stomach problems again either. You are so nice.

Nanc and KimA and Lit Love - Thank you for your caring and concern too. You are all so kind.

I hope you all have a pain free night and thanks again for your support. I am not a very strong person when it comes to illness, but having you there for me along with my family and drs, gives me the strength to face the challenges that RSD brings to me. Your kindness means more to me then you will ever know.

Please experiment with what food (if any) triggers your stomach issues. I had a friend that had her gallbladder out and she had the same issues with dairy after surgery--but she refused before and after to stop eating ice cream and cheese.

Im glad they are figuring it out. Go to the Gestroenteralogist and see what he says. Also do the research before having the procedure done. I believe they say to have a full spinal before and after. I will be praying for you to get better soon. Don't let this get you down. Its a small step that can help you. Also don't stress it will make you feel worse.

You're very welcome! I know how much a kind voice can help, even if it's "just" an internet voice. I was glad that I happened to check the board and was able to be a friendly voice for you in a time of extra need. When I saw you didn't answer after a bit, I was hoping that you were finally able to rest.

Any updates?

Hi SloRian,

Thanks again. I went to the dr the next day and he said I probably have a urinary tract infection and will probably need to have my gallbladder out. I have several gallstones. I got my bloodwork and urine test done last Sat. and am waiting for results. I hope I get them soon. I have been keeled over in pain since last week. I think I need antibiotics really soon and this surgery done asap too. I don't want my rsd to spread, but I can't take the pain I'm in for much longer. Anyway, thanks for asking again, and I'm sorry again I didn't answer you back again last week. I just had to lie down so badly from the pain. You helped me so much by being there that night and I will always be grateful to you for it.

I hope you're doing okay and that you have a good night. Take good care of yourself.