Hi Dew,
Flares are so terrible. I've never had break-thru pain meds for them. My understanding of the break-thru pain meds are they are just that=to be used until the pain is under control.
I never really get relief from pain until my second set of vicodin. I take two at a time and it's late afternoon when I take the 2nd set. I called my Dr. Friday to get in earlier. Will see him next Tuesday. I've started the anti-inflammatory diet. No glueten. Trying more anti-oxidant foods. I've just finished 4th day.
I'm so sorry you are going thru this Dew. It's good you have a wonderful husband and son and your family. AND 'us' smile! This flare WILL pass even though it may not seem so at this very moment. I use every distraction I can possibly think of, including of course my soft kitty, well she is 9 years old. Her name is Sabrina and she is a maincoon cat. long hair. I'll get you a picture one of these days. First, I need to get the digital camera. Just bought a photo printer-travel size. My old one broke. See, I still haven't given up hope of traveling again. I used to take my laptop and travel printer on trips and bid jobs that would come in and fax the bids from my hotel. Didn't like the business centers, with hour restrictions etc.
When our daughter was in school for court reporting, it was a 12 months school-no big breaks, but we took them anyway, They required she take her court reporting machine with her and practice to keep her speed up. That machine went to Paris, Greece, Greek Islands, New York, Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Acapulco, camping. She was a very diligent student. She started her senior year in high school, so we decided she really deserved breaks from the grind. It's not an easy job, especially in the beginning. Today she did a deposition with 5 attorneys and a videographer present.
Tomorrow I meet with a new salesperson. I think she will be good. She is the sister of a good friend. Economy is terrible here in Phoenix. So many homes on the market and people out of work. Several of our friends have lost their homes to foreclosure or short sales.
Do you have any clues about your flare? Sometimes, I have no clue. Sometimes, it's getting a cold or sinus infection or flu. Stress? Yes, the stress of having RSD. or incoming storm. Who knows. I just hope it ends soon. I'm looking forward to meeting you, but sorry about the circumstances. How is your Sis doing?
Take care of yourself. Your friend, loretta