[murgir]

http://www.rsds.org/4/stories/_keven_mosely.html
This article really made me feel better. I have not posted this but on Monday my doctor (Neurologist) said I was getting better and actually said I am releasing you. In my mind I though we all are better some days but brushed that thought away and thought ,,, He is a very smart man and knows more about conditions than I do. My hand would only sweat occasionally, color has been better, occasional pain, my swelling in some areas has not changed at all. My mental attitude changed after he said that. I did things around the house instead of sitting as much, I was on top of the world. Last night I burnt my finger and today my hand has sweated continually and seems more swollen. I am just sickened by this. After reading this article, I am not going to let this set back affect me as bad. I will try my best to just forget about it and keep going. He did say if something changes to let him know. I go back to work on 12/26 and will be using my hands a lot. I just hope I can do my work. I think going back will help keep my mind off me. Love you guys for all your help. I will not be able to be on here as much but WHEN I do get better..... I will continue to educate myself and share any positive findings with all of you. I loved that article it really lifted my spirits as much as so many of you have.

[Brambledog]

I agree with so much of this! Thanks, I hadn't read his story...

When he said about doing 1.5 hours of exercise and massage etc a day, I smiled a wry smile...I may have mentioned a couple of times (lol ) that I have my hour a day most days that I do my CRPS management stuff - stretches, exercise, massage, and meditation. I have got back a lot of function with it, but not really lost the pain. I still get bad times, in fact I've been having a bad few weeks recently but I can still get about loads better than I did before.

I do believe in the positive attitude approach, and like most of us I try to be positive about it as much as I can. I think it does make a difference.

Good luck murgir Pop in to let us know how you're getting on every now and then, ok? I'll send some positive vibes your way I hope your return to work goes well, and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

Bram.

[Lottie]

Thanks for the article - very encouraging and it reinforces a lot of the strategies all of us follow. I wish you all the best in your return to work. Have a pain-free New Year!