Forum | RSD Canada

trish on tell me

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:37:11 +0000

I was recently diagnosed with RSD after I had suregry on my left foot on June 7th, 2010, it is extremely painful. I have taken many different painkillers but nothing works. It prevents me from getting a proper sleep. I am starting physio next week and really hope they can help me. I came looking for information on this condition because until now I had never heard of it. If anyone has any suggestions of things I can do to relieve the pain please post it, I am willing to try anything.

Douglas on tell me

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:46:15 +0000

I had surgery first of October 2008,I had my right ankle fused,after a year and a half finally went back to work in retail,not sure if I have rsd or what.Kind of hopeing some one can steer me in the right direction .Since my sergury both my right and left feet swell and my left is so painful if I haven't been on it for even a short period of tim it can bring tears to my eyes.At first I thought it was couse I hadn;t been on my feet much for so long but after working a month it seams to be getting worse.So if some one has any ideas I would be very thankful

christy on tell me

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:21:38 +0000

daugher diagnosed in March 2010 and started physio right away.

Started gabapentin for pain and is finally walking and running again

but with some pain. Now having chest pain and back pain in her muscles. Is this common?

heather on RSD diagnostic help

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:46:46 +0000

My daughter has just been diagnosed by a rheumotiod doctor as having RSD of her left hand following a physical examination. She was told to get physio and to see a pain specialist. There was no mention of a triphasic scan as a diagnostic confrimation. She is experiencing pain in her right hand and it is also, as the left, swollen at times. Her initial problem started as abdominal pain 1.5 yrs ago. Bilateral lower leg pain started 8 months ago which continued up to include both thighs and her pelvis. In March this year, both arms started experiencing tingling, numbness and pain. Her left hand is the biggest problem at the moment with pain, swelling and limited motion. You made reference to total body RSD. The neurologist says that isn't possible but I don't understand why it couldn't be. Has someone made reference to you as this condition exists? Who is the Toronto doctor that diagnosed you? It would be nice to have her seen by someone who actually is familiar with this awful condition and may be able to offer her appropriate help.

Thank you for your comments!

Heather

sammy on tell me

Mon, 31 May 2010 16:10:36 +0000

I have been suffering with chronic pain for almost 8 yrs now. I have just recently been diagnosed with RSD. I've had Carpal Tunnel surgery as well as Ulnar Nerve surgery and way too many cortizone injections. So many different treatments & incorrect diagnosis'. Both of my arms are now pretty much useless. My life has been completely turned around by this disease. It completely controls my life as much as I try not to let it. I know there are so many people that are worst off than myself and I feel for them. I cannot imagine how people with full body RSD manage. I cannot fathom the idea of having the pain I have in my arms everywhere in my body. I pray & hope daily for a cure for this monster of a disease. I live in Iroquois Falls ON, it is in the Timmins area. Our medical profession is very ignorant of this disease & it's symptoms. I had to go finally go to Toronto to get correctly diagnosed and now hopefullly some treatment options will be successfull. I'm soooo tired of taking pills. Oxycodone, Oxycontin, Lyrica, Efexr, B12, Vitamin E, now blood pressure issues will also be treated with more pills. RSD = Really Sucks Disease!

I hope to meet some people in this forum, especially if from my area, to talk to... people who really know what I'm going through. And I would really like to be there for others who are going through the same. Take Care all & be blessed with minimal pain & High Spirits!

shryn on tell me

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:03:18 +0000

I have been just diagnosed with RSD and not sure what i'm in for, i do know i am in pain 24/7 in my foot/ankle. i have swelling and discolouration in my leg and that is how i was diagnosed. this may sound weird by my ankle burns and it feels like it is wet.... I am looking to talk to others to see how they are and what to expect

yvonne on tell me

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:39:41 +0000

can anyone tell me there case and how they are doing?