I know what u mean Russell. It's getting to that point for me. Know anything about the lump feeling? Gets worse when I keep my head down. Starting to feel more and more light the more work I do. I get light headed if I have to bend over and stand back up too. When I was younger, in my teens, I would ride coasters and pass out when going upside down. Anytime I went upside down I'd pass out or maybe it was blackout.

Have you had an MRI of your brain and neck? The reason I ask is some of you symptoms sound like Chiari Malformation. Blackouts, numbness and tingling, difficulty swallowing. I would check with a neurologist. Personally, I know I feel better when I have a diagnosis. Unfortunately sometimes more than one condition is needed to cover all symptoms.

No matter what happens the support here is better than any I have ever experienced. The people here are often more educated in CRPS than many healthcare professionals. I am lucky enough to have a very supportive family but they don't really understand. However having people who are going through what you deal with everyday is invaluable.

That is so very true. I just actually talked to my family about some things I was going through, and they think it is just anxiety/stress :/ I have had MRI done, and it was normal. Xrays confirmed at chiropractic office that I have stage 3 disdisc degeneration in my neck and lower back. Just made an appointment with my primary care dr. So I can see about getting set up with pm clinic here locally. In the mean time, I may try the 1% capsizin on my entire foot/ankle. I agree that this support is really awesome. I know it is helping me a ton.