im 17 ive done the pt type things nothing has helped now its 4.30 im the morning and i cant sleep again i went to the er again last night casue it was soo bad they told me one of the specialist docters would call me today they never did i cant do this anymore its too much i dont no how anyone is supost to live like this it hurts to much and im not even allowed to take any pain meds none of the docters will give me any so whats the point of having pain medication if you dont give them to pacients in PAIN this is nutttttsss

Why won't they give you meds- You have to find a doctor who will help you. Hang in there- you will find someone! If you tell us where u live someone here may know doctors in your area.

We are here for you to vent!! Keep venting

Debbie

I want to let you know that you are not alone! I got RSD when I was 15, I am now 23. I was WAY to young, as you are, to loose so much. I have an allergy to pain meds, so I can't take them. I also have RSD all over my body now.
What has helped me so much is to try to find what I could learn from having RSD. It is so hard, but I have found a strength in myself that I never thought I had. The same strength that you have in you. If you give up the RSD wins. You have to keep fighting it. If nothing else you have to fight it because not fighting it will make it so much worse.
I'm not sure what will work for you, but I found that if I can bring my body up to room temp I feel better at least for a little bit. I normally do this with a bath that is just a little higher then room temp. I know that wont work for everyone, but it does wonders for me. It hurts a little bit more at first, but if I give it a few minutes it gets so much better. IT almost feels like when you are outside in the cold and you put your hands under warm water.
The other thing that helps me is to have other signals going to my brain, i.e. if my husband tickles my back, stomach, or even my face.
I also put many many pairs of socks on (4-5) its not the heat since my socks will end up being colder then the air, but the pressure of the socks.
If I think of anything else I will let you know.

Can you get a referral to a pain management dr?
I was wondering too why you aren't able to take any pain meds?

Hi so sorry for your pain- you need to find a pain management doctor- youve been given great advise- until you do try starting the day with a epsom salt bath- just 20 minutes you will be surprised by the relief- until you have meds I belivie this will help- and if you have cold rsd- keep warm. CZ

Hi. I'm so sorry to hear about your pain ((hugs)) - I hope you are feeling better now. I have had RSD since I was 12 years old (i'm now 13) so I know how hard it is dealing with RSD at such a young age when all you want to do is go out with your friends and have fun. If you ever want to chat I am here for you.
Why won't the hospital give you any pain meds? I think it is discusting that you are ment to suffer in so much pain without any pain relief at all.
It may be helpful for you to keep a diary or a journal about your RSD so that you can show it to the doctors and then hopefully they will realise that you need some help.
Please keep us all updated
Love and best wishes
Alison