Re: I am still here

[Guest guest]

Hi Deb,

I have been busy with computer problems, surgery and visiting at the

hospital. Not much time to post as once I get home it is time to kill

the pain which means listening to biofeedback tape and taking pain meds.

The combo of these usually puts me to sleep. Well, last night I was so

tired I wanted to just go to sleep. Didn't work, the pain was so bad I

ended up in tears and had to get up to take the meds, double dose.

Finally, at 3:30 am, I fell asleep and got 3 hours before I awakened in

pain again. I fear the block I got Tuesday has irritated this nerve and

caused a major exacerbation! Tuesday night the bottom of my foot was red

and hot and the rest of my foot was blotchy and prickly. I do not think

these local blocks of 10cc of marcaine are the thing for me.

Barbara, glad to hear you are sounding like you are dealing with all this

better these days! I wish I could just get in my car and drive down for

a quick visit, sure would be nice! Tell you what, when I win my court

case and get that big fat check, I'll take you to Disney World with us!

How's that sound? Wouldn't it be fun to go with someone who has to stop

and rest and not be hurried to do everything in one day? I have gone to

Kings Dominion with my family and can't even keep up with my 80 year old

grandmother! Well, when it get down to it, I just sit in the park and

wait for the pills to kick in, then I rejoin them at some point. Anyway,

I haven't gone with them in about 5 years because of the difficulties

involved. I have taken my son and a friend and their son. We let our

kids go ride what they want and meet every 2 hours to check in. It is

much more fun that way and we can watch them ride the rides too.

PJ, this bone softening that is being discussed, is this osteoporosis or

maybe synovitis? My doc says I have both in the ankle and they are

scheduling an MRI of the knee to check there too. He has explained

synovitis but I just don't fully understand what he is saying it is. I

told him it feels like my bones are rubbing against each other and he

said he doesn't doubt that they are but didn't mention any treatment

options for this. The bones on X-ray look dark at the lateral side and I

just wonder what this means for the future.

, impinged means essentiallly " pinched " . I have the same problem

with the peroneal nerve in my right leg that runs from the knee to the

ankle. Feels like it does when you hit your " funny bone " in your elbow

every time I take a step. Lovely! They treat this condition by

transpositioning the nerve which is done by a plastic surgeon who

specialized in microsurgery. There is hope and if you find the best doc

in your area you have a good chance of relief from this impingement.

Tomorrow is my birthday! Yes, I will be celebrating! My Mom is a baker

and is going to make me a spice cake with cream cheese

icing.......mmmmmmmm......... my favorite! I will be driving to NC

tomorrow with a friend to pick up her 21 year old son who is severely

depressed and in need of lots of TLC. This is a young man who is like a

son to me as I was their live in Nanny for 5 years. This friend was with

me when my son was born as my now ex was out to sea. We have remained

friends through many difficult times in our lives and I would do anything

for her. She has been there for me through all of this RSD stuff and I

would be totally lost without her support and friendship. She gave up

her day off this past Monday to take me to the hospital and sit with me

after surgery, she is a very wonderful and special person! Thank you for

the birthday wishes! They will all come true! Everyone take care,

Debbie/DJ

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