New Member Amy

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Greetings from Colorado!

I joined a week ago and have not had a chance to introduce myself.

I was diagnosed with CRPS type 1 a few years ago following a surgery to remove a

cyst from my " third metacarpal head " (funny how we all know the lingo by now).

I have been trying everything from anti-depressants to anti-convulsants to

relieve the symptoms but have not had much luck. It is getting really difficult

to deal with having a full time job along with so much pain all the time. Add

to that the stress of being embroiled in a lawsuit (it was work comp) with my

employer, who I still work for.

I know my specialist is getting closer to trying to do the sympathetic blocks,

but I am hesitant. What I have read is they don't help much. Particularly

because I was diagnosed going into my third year of having the disorder.

Does anyone have anything that has worked for them? I have two appointments

coming up and wouldn't mind having something new to share.

Thanks for being out there. It's nice to know that I am not alone.

Please feel free to email me at anytime if you have questions about

medications... I think I have taken them all!!!

Kindest regards,

rapunzelcrps