[Rain shower]

Hi All,

I hope you are surviving the day and managing your pain as best as possible.

I join you with CRPS since 2003 from a hit and run car accident, crushing left arm injury and compartment syndrome. Diagnoses within 3 months by my physical therapist and soon after confirmed by primary and pain management MD.

I injured my left arm during work travel on March 22 and have been unable to work since then. It has since spread to right thumb and toes on both feet.

I have worked full time for past 25 years in clinical research, phases 1-4. I am now experiencing pain hovering between 7 and 8, some days hard to get out of bed. Am back in PT and seeing a Highly recommended MD this coming Thursday.

WC has been a real eye opener, no pay for 5 months and a case manager that I spoke to once, as she would not return my calls. She has since been terminated and I have a new case manager and nurse manager that I have to watch like a hawk! I am back on gabapentin and meds for sleep and pain, antidepressants and two new BP meds. In warm pool therapy and guided motor imagery. Wow, lots of sleepless nights so have found neuro talk to be a great life line. I hope to be able to help others in near future, once I get this all better under control.
Prior to my clinical research profession I worked as a biofeedback and progressive relaxation medical assistant and I also worked in a hospital based psychiatric unit. Meditation, progressive relaxation, Yoga and ROM daily have all been life savers.

I look forward to chatting with you soon.

Cindy

PS I have no idea why I selected rain shower as my online name, other than enjoying sitting on the front porch enjoying rain shower and the way the air smells during rain.