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Old 11-02-2013, 06:49 PM #9
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Hi guys!

I am so frustrated, upset and hurting. I need to vent...I have only driven one time in 2013 and that was months ago and I only drove 5 minutes from our house. My husband drives me everywhere now. I have to start PT for my pelvic floor dysfunction and my husband cannot keep taking off work so much so I decided I would take him to meet his carpool and drive myself to the appts. Today we went out so I could "practice"...yeah, it didn't go so well. I made it about 2 miles and I was in tears and had to pull over. The pain in my right foot got so bad and holding on to the steering wheel was painful. This just really sucks! We are gonna try again tomorrow since my first appt is Monday morning. I don't know if this is gonna work. Ugh!

Thanks for listening...
Nanc
Hey Nanc,

I really am sorry that this is so painful for you. Is there anything different you can do with shoes or socks that could make your foot just a bit more comfortable? What about lidoderm patches placed along nerves above the ankle to help? What about using cruise control as much as possible? For your hands can you add a steering wheel cover so that your grip doesn't have to be so tight?

What about friends or neighbors is there anyone who might be able to help out when your husband cannot?

If your mornings are better for pain it might be good to try your practice then?

Sure wish there was an easy answer but as we all know with CRPS there never is.. so sorry.

I do hope your next practice goes better than today!
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