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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and feeling blank
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Oct 30, 2022 | Replies (70)Comment receiving replies
Hi. I truly hope the eblations work for you. I have an injury from work in 2007. Ive had pretty much everything including a fusion ( L4L5) . I've recently discovered that the surgeon hasn't been totally honest in my recovery seeing as there's been notes of multiple mechanical failures that he never told me about. Just told me to keep getting the shots or another surgery. I'm scared and I'm alone. My Dr retired last year and no Dr will give me my hydrocodone back. Now I'm in therapy with a counselor but there's nothing they can really do because I'm too focused on the pain and loss of interest in everything. My rhumotologist is trying to help but that also takes time. I cry every day I have meds to sleep but only get maybe 4 hours. I have been diagnosed with rhumotiod arthritis at 52. I have nothing left to do but keep fighting or just lie in bed. Most days it's bed. I'm going to ask for more PT if they can't give me something for pain aside from gabapentin. They make me jittery and very forgetful but without them I'm totally down. Anyway... sorry......I guess I needed to say all that but mostly..... best of luck to you.
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@nellie52starr Hello and welcome to you! Your story speaks to me. I'm sorry you have these challenges at your age, but I guess there are kids out there much younger dealing with worse. I am 52 also and I keep fighting too and reminding myself that it can always be worse. Small wins each day get me through, and I focus on the next 5 minutes.
Maybe you'd like to take a peek at this video from the Mayo Clinic's Dr. Sletten. It's about chronic pain and central sensitization, its cause and rehabilitation:
I'll be interested in your response to the video and how it may apply to your situation. Most importantly, I hope it gives you a little boost and inspiration in knowing there is hope.
You mention crying a lot and not sleeping...my dear, you are caught in the "cycle of pain". How is your support system? Do you live with family and how do they support you?
Please see an anesthesiologist that specializes in pain management. I have had a Boston Scientific‘s final court implant put in my back on March 14, 2022. As of today I’m doing very well. The most important thing you need to do though, in my opinion, is find an anesthesiologist that specializes in pain management.
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Ty I needed to hear that and I'm with you I've noticed no relief so far from the shots the crps has gotten worse since my injuries and pain management believes as do I that the crps started very early on and maybe we missed it by a few months I see pain management team again in 2 weeks to discuss the shots and what's next im tired I'm disconnected and right now very little makes me smile let alone interact with family and friends it stinks who knew breaking an ankle and wrist could do this