Something stupid happened the other day while coming in from the garage. I knocked over a fire extinguisher (big and heavy) and it fell off a table and hit my Achilles tendon just above the heal or Calcaneus. $@&*^%$%!!!!!!

Once I regained my breath, I have been trying to be patient and tell myself that it’s bruised, but there’s no bruising or swelling.

Now, several days later, I am having all those nasty CRPS symptoms in that area and in my leg and foot too.. BAD. My symptoms in that area are letting me know it’s angry. Last night it was burning so bad in the specific spot it hit and my toes SOOO sensitive, crazy sensitive.

While sitting at the table last night both my legs from the knees down went numb. I couldn’t feel my feet on the floor. I haven’t had a ton of burning since the few years that followed surgery. But I am now. I’m a cold CRPS. I have hypothermia type cold in my limbs. I am having spasms like crazy, but that has been pretty bad for a while.

Worries me because I have been regressing for some time now, moving in the direction of what things felt like right after surgery back in 2004, only with more spasming and additional places on my body to deal with that are now riddled with CRPS, etc.

I see a new neuro doc on Friday, but I’m really starting to worry that the increased pain and sensations won’t be temporary.

As I typed this I thought.. irony… a friggin fire extinguisher..

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Crumbs I'm so sorry Vrae, that's scary stuff...

I really hope this settles down for you quickly, remember there's still a chance it's not spread, and that the madness you have in the hurt area is your CRPS affected pain centre overreacting and going crazy. It could still settle down. I'll have everything I can crossed that it does... Are you taking your vitamin C daily?

Take care of yourself and good luck with the new pain specialist. I hope they can help you get some control back over the symptoms.

Hang in there chick.

Bram

Sheesh Vrae.. you need a vacation from everything!! lol.. can't you use the fire extinguisher to put out the 'fire'??!! hahah seriously, the irony of what hurt you not laughing but laughing

I'm so sorry really. I hope it is like when you hit your funny bone really hard which can hurt for days.. epsom salt soaks and warm moist heat would be prudent for now, I think?.

I hope your new doctor will be able to help you get a handle on pain!!

Hope you feel better soon,
Tessa

Oh, Vrae! That's some nasty news!

That's exactly why I came back here and started the Remission thread because I'm so concerned that another trauma at the earlier site could set off that vicious RSD again!

I really hope this is just a temporary thing for you.

Vrae, what the beck are we gonna do with you?! January has been one thing after another! BUT - let's not panic and assume the worst about this injury. Take care of it, show it some love . Follow the Brambledog prescription - Vit C and warm epsom soaks. Take care my dear.

I know, right?! I swear, just wham, and then another something, bam. I'm trying not to panic but I am worried. I have been giving it love, and it's angry as all hell. Perhaps in another week or two it will settled down. Just sucks is all.

It certainly does. And that's the very very polite way of expressing the feeling....

Here Vrae, have a lovely cup of coffee and a slice of homemade chocolate cake and give yourself a break girl. You're doing an amazing job just holding it (even roughly!) together at the moment with everything that's been going on.

Nice, hey? I made it myself . It's zero calories, completely free of any allergens, and won't upset even the most delicate stomach... I hope you enjoyed it. I'm having a piece myself after my much more boring breakfast lol.

Hope you have a better day. I'm thinking of you and have my fingers crossed.

Bram

Vrae, so sorry you are going thru this. Like you weren't dealing with enough lately, let's throw in another problem...right?? That is how I feel sometimes. It's like how much more can one take???

I hope you get some relief VERY soon and this new injury calms down quickly.

Nanc

coffee... check.
chocolate... check.
another beautiful sunrise.. check.
music... check.
comfy clothes... check.
meds... check.
everyone else off on their way.. check.

now, let's see if I can get something accomplished today.

Thanks for the support! I sure don't mean to wear you all out with all my moaning and complaining. The balance of the week will be nuts, according to the "list". I've got a ton of stuff stacked on my desk.... distraction... CHECK!

Hope you all are okay and have a nice day!