redpen_mister_n ([info]redpen_mister_n) wrote,
@ 2008-04-05 19:28:00
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Current mood: aggravated



 
Oh man, I am so made of failure.

 I was so beat from yesterday that I just plain conked out and didn't wake up in time to join Mister S. for the spring hike. He ended up going alone. I felt so bad.

 He got some great pictures, but he's very sore. Which actually makes me a bit glad I didn't end up going after all, since my bad foot might have been angry at me for doing so. I have a tendency to forget I'm overdoing it until it -really- hurts.*


*stage 3 reflex sympathetic dystrophy. I think I'm pretty lucky though. So far nothing worse than pain and an inability to move my toes much anymore. But, I can still walk and I can get a shoe back on my foot now. For awhile, I was wearing my brace constantly, and I'm really glad I can wear a normal shoe during work, because I can't imagine maneuvering around the classroom with it on. It just means I pay for it at the end of the day though. :)


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[info]jesdenm
2008-04-06 06:38 am UTC (link)
That is my passion and my goal that keeps me fighting my RSD/CRPS. I hope to make it back to my favorite 45 minute hike in (a bit longer coming out) that included a waterfall hidden between two mountains. Oh, we used to camp and climb all over down there.

Picture: http://picasaweb.google.com/jesdenm/03062005

Sorry you missed out. Feeling your relief however at seeing him in pain and being grateful that your not.

Hugs,
Christine

http://afflictedwithrsd.com
http://blog.christineleiendecker.com

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[info]redpen_mister_n
2008-04-06 08:03 pm UTC (link)
Hello! Nice to meet someone else who has and understands RSD, although I wish that understanding didn't come from actually having to -have- it. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. :/

It's so frustrating, isn't it? I was bounced from doctor to doctor to doctor and test after test. In that time I was told many things it -could- be, but that they weren't sure. Once they finally caught it, it was already in the third stage.

Huge kudos to you for all you do to get the word out! I just checked out your site and you are inspiring!

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[info]jesdenm
2008-04-10 06:43 am UTC (link)
I don't know if I responded, and I wanted to make sure, so if I did already, well then here is another one, if not, well you know. LOL.

While I have been to the average number of doctors an RSD/CRPS patient sees before being diagnosed (which is said to be 5), I feel very blessed that I saw all of them in the first 5 months. Then I landed with the most amazing Pain Management Doctor. I can honestly say that I have not had to suffer the horror stories that I have read from other posters. It's because of their stories, and my knowledge that decent doctors are out there, that I am trying to spread awareness through my site. By the way, thank you so much for the compliment about it. It means a lot to me to hear praise on it.

Hugs.

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