Thank you so much for your kind words - I really appreciate them!

I'm so sorry to hear that your daughter has RSD at such a young age also - if you would ever like anyone to talk to, please know that I am here for you because I do understand how scary it can be at times dealing with such an awful condition!!
I have attended an Intense Physical Therapy Program at Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital here in the UK. The first time it really helped me - I was in a wheelchair and they got me walking short-distances within 3 weeks but the program didn't help with my pain at all. The PT's later asked for me to attend the Program again as they wanted to try and ease the pain and get rid of the Dystonia that I have and it didn't help me at all. I was due to return back to the program now to have my leg put in a full leg-cast but we chose not to go as the thought of it REALLY scared me and I have heard so many horror-stories about casting an RSD limb!!
I am SO glad that the program helped your daughter - that is such great news!

They only have one program here in the UK that specialises in Intense Physical Therapy for RSD so it can take quite a long time to get onto the program. I really wish they would have more programs like this here in the UK as we had to travel 3 and a half hours to get onto the program and it meant we had to live away from home for 3 weeks which was pretty stressful lol.
Take care and send my love to your daughter and if she ever wants to talk to anyone, I am here!
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Originally Posted by SandyS
hi you are so young to be dealing with such a horrible illness. My daughter is 15 years old and also had an ankle sprain, several years ago. She has been suffering for a long time as well. Have you ever gone into a pain rehabilitation program for children? My daughter went to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, It was an in hospital two week and one week outpatient. They have a pediatric one. It really helped my daughter and also many children in wheel chairs. One girl had drop foot and walked out using a cane after 8 weeks. I know you live in the UK, but perhaps they have one there. You are a very strong young lady! I will keep you in my prayers.
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