Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)

[Bussey]

I would like to know if anyone has difficulty speaking when experiencing severe pain episodes.


I Literally become unable to articulate for days and weeks.I sound as if I had massive brain damage during those episodes!!!! Please respond!

[G0J0G0]

H Bussey,
I am familiar with the problems associated with ones speech while in pain or in a flare up. There is a lot of research that suggests one's ability to annunciate is affected by pain in general. I enclosed a link that suggests this from the prospective of a fibromyalgia sufferer. I will look to see if can locate an article on the brain's ability to bring the words from the thought process to delivery. If the moderators remove the link, do a google search on "speech and chronic pain" and you will find a wealth of info.
I can say personaly I find this difficult when the pain is elevated and especially when the pain is flaring above normal levels. Respond here if I can assist you any further and remember this too will pass and the abnormal sense of normallcy will reappear. Many blessings, g0j0g0...

www.fibromyalgiasyndrome.co.uk/problems-speech.html

[Bussey]

Hello GOJOGO,
Thank you for the information you
provided about how RSD pain affects
speech. I will be visiting the suggested
websites in the near future. I will be
checking the forum for any other
information you can provide.
Thanks again!!!!

Blessings to you!
Bussey

[G0J0G0]

Hi Bussey,
I forgot to mention that RSD causes speech problems anyway. It affects the part of the brain that regulates motor skills. Also the flight or fight syndome is affected and this serves to prompt retluar speech patterns. You can google Dr. Hooshmand for a wealth of information on this disease. I don't agree with his thoughts on the use of meds, as he was not a fan of opiates and or anytype of med other than Neurontin. It is known that several types of meds serve to help in regulating the pain associated with RSD.
I apologize for not mentioning this earlier, the RSD brain fog was in full force. I pray you are able to get control of your pain and the symptoms in common. Blessings, gojogo.

[Bussey]

gojogo,
No need to apologize!!!! I appreciate your concern. Thank you very much. Bussey

[G0J0G0]

Hi Bussey,
If ever you need to talk with someone that is sharing the fight, drop me a line. I am by no means an aficianado, but have and extra set of ears that are always willing to stand in the gap with you... Just ask.
I pray you are finding the support you need and deserve. Many blessings, gojogo.

[Bussey]

Hi GOJOGO,
I am glad that I found this forum in which to communicate with others who understand my
struggles and pain. Thank you for lending an ear. As you already know, it is a daily battle to
control the pain. However, there are times when the emotional pain and isolation are just as
unbearable! I will keep in touch.

God Bless!!!
Bussey

[G0J0G0]

Hi Bussey.
Anytime, 'just give me a shout...
We all need the extra support on occasion, and when... Blessings gojogo...

[Bussey]

Hello GOJOGO,
How are you coming along? You are pretty active in the forum. I haven't seen any replies from you lately.
Are you having a flare up? I'll be praying for you.

Bussey