Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)

[jimbo320]

Today is a very depressing day for me. Realizing that I not only can't enjoy some of the things I use to, outdoor activities and working around the house, running around with my dog, but if my brain keeps shrinking I will have to sell my house. I already can't climb a ladder to do needed stuff like gutters and roof work, tree trimming or painting, but I'm also having trouble with stairs all due to bad balance. I don't want to move, I love my house in the mountains.

Jimbo

[reruho]

Jimbo,
I am sorry you are having a bad day. I must say that your house in the mountains sounds beautiful. I would stay in it as long as I could. I would think the beauty of your home would make you feel better.

Do you get those beautiful color changes in your area? I remember you saying it looks like the scenery in The Last of the Mohicans. I loved that movie because it reminded me of Connecticutt. Tell us more about your place in the woods.

I know it bothered me when I could not do much around my house, things improved and I can help some. I can't do everything, like I did before, but I get to help.

I hope your mood improves soon.

Reta

[jimbo320]

Reta,
This time of the year is so beautiful here. I built my house on a ridge of a mountain above the tree line and with the trees around me loosing their leaves, I have a panoramic view of seven peaks of the Smoky Mountains. Very colorful. I have a 220 foot driveway at a 35 degree angle to the road. I can look out any window and see mountains and woods. I love it here. I feel in love with this area camping at an early age and always wanted to live here.

Take care, Jimbo

[dar in pa]

Hi Jimbo,
I'm sorry you feel so bad. I know exactly how you feel. If you read my post: RSD, OSTEOARTHRITIS and PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY you will see what I too am dealing with. The pain really gets you down physcially and mentally.
I cannot do anything that I used to do. My friends and family are out doing things and enjoying their lives and, I just sit here on the couch, looking out the window and crying because of all the pain. I miss my "old life", as I know we all do.
I do tell myself there are others in worse shape than I am but, I still feel so lonely and isolated with this whole mess.
I wish you the best and hope you will feel better today.
Darlene

[jimbo320]

Darlene,
Thanks for lending an ear. I was just venting some feelings not knowing if anyone would respond. We all have stories I'm sure. This RSD just gets the best of me sometimes. Like you I miss my old self. I feel like some old guy who can't function correctly.

Jimbo

[kim randolph]

hi iam kim and my mother has rsd. she is having a hard time trying to deal with the news of having and all the things they should have done.do you have any input on how she can cope with the disease that has been handed to her.

[miley7]

Hello I to have very bad days. I am by myself know and I don't need to do to many things around my apt but when I do the pain is so bad I whis I hadn't done anything. i have a small dog 8 pounds and I wask her using my left hand though the rsd has spread to my other hand and arm. My dog miley is a god sent. I think she even knows when I am sad and in pain. I find that when we let things bother us and get stressed out the pain is worse. So I read visit with my grandchildren and my dog makes me laugh endlessly my cat max does his own thing. I have a parafin bath that is hot wax and that really helps my hands I also use a tens unit and a muscle sitmulator. I actually do a home exercise program with the puddy. hang in their I know we have very bad and deprissing days but there is something out there that can make us laugh for a short while to try and forget the pain. Those are the moments to emjoy and try to make them last as long as you can. where are you from me pa if you read this I thank you and hope to hear from you again. take care. miley

[jimbo320]

Hi Kim,
We at least have this forum to share good stories as well as bad ones. Just venting sometimes helps. To know that someone can relate or at least listen and maybe even give a word of help can be comforting. Sorry to hear about your mom. Tell us more so we can at least sympathize.

Jimbo

[dmediati]

Im sorry Jimbo, I understand how u feel. I just got through cryin cuz it hurts so bad..worse at nite too..the skin on my foot gets shiny, and really tight, and it swells up really big..and it hurts sooooooooooo much....I cant drive, or put a shoe on...and I was thinking about my future, and the ex bf who walked out on me...Im feeling somewhat depressed too...I will pray for u...and maybe that will make me feel better...have a good nite..try to..have a little faith..and God will meet you there...

[jimbo320]

Thanks D,
It always feels good to get a word of encouragement. Sometimes my fingers feel like a balloon that is blown up to capacity and is still filling up being stretched to the point of bursting. I was woken up twice last night in pain.Some nights are better than others.

Thanks again, Jimbo