Re: Question about smoking(Lori)

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Lori, I go to a foot dr. & a pain mangament specialist. They BOTH told me to quit smoking. My rsd is in my left foot & ankle & they said that smoking will increase my swelling, which in turn will increase my pain. Makes sense, but I did quit for almost a year & I noticed no change. Then one day I was stupid. I was around alot of people who were smoking & I was having a VERY bad day, & the next thing I knew, I was smoking. I'm not sure what the effects on my rsd are cuz I really haven't noticed any, but I know that the effects on my nerves are good. I don't smoke as much as I used to, but sometimes it really helps. ALTHOUGH I really would like to quit again & stay away from them for good for all the other reasons also. I have a new grandson I would like to around to watch grow up. Other than my own two grown kids, he is the light of my life. Whenever I'm having a bad day, weither it be a mild one or a severe one, all I have to do is hold him & he makes me feel so much better. I'm going to have to talk to my dr. about this depression thing. She hasn't ever said anything to me about counseling for it, but I think I'm getting to the point where I think I need it. I cry all the time about nothing & think that no one would miss me if I weren't here anymore. I know that that's not true, but I still sometimes think it. Sorry, I'm rambling again. Talk more later.

Praying for a pain free day,(I like that saying)

Faith

>From: AlwayzLoRi@... >Reply-To: RSD-CRPSofAmerica >To: RSD-CRPSofAmerica >Subject: Re: Question about smoking >Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 17:10:13 EDT > >Faith, >Who told you smoking is bad for RSD? I'm not saying it's not, I've just >never read that or had anyone tell me that, so I'm curious. The only person who >brought it up just a little, and not even to do with RSD, was the eye doctor I >saw yesterday, and he even said "you have so much going on right now I'm not >going to give you too much grief about smoking:. lol So I don't know...I >smoke and have not heard that yet. >Lori Stop worrying about overloading your inbox - get MSN Hotmail Extra Storage!

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Lori, I go to a foot dr. & a pain mangament specialist. They BOTH told me to quit smoking. My rsd is in my left foot & ankle & they said that smoking will increase my swelling, which in turn will increase my pain. Makes sense, but I did quit for almost a year & I noticed no change. Then one day I was stupid. I was around alot of people who were smoking & I was having a VERY bad day, & the next thing I knew, I was smoking. I'm not sure what the effects on my rsd are cuz I really haven't noticed any, but I know that the effects on my nerves are good. I don't smoke as much as I used to, but sometimes it really helps. ALTHOUGH I really would like to quit again & stay away from them for good for all the other reasons also. I have a new grandson I would like to around to watch grow up. Other than my own two grown kids, he is the light of my life. Whenever I'm having a bad day, weither it be a mild one or a severe one, all I have to do is hold him & he makes me feel so much better. I'm going to have to talk to my dr. about this depression thing. She hasn't ever said anything to me about counseling for it, but I think I'm getting to the point where I think I need it. I cry all the time about nothing & think that no one would miss me if I weren't here anymore. I know that that's not true, but I still sometimes think it. Sorry, I'm rambling again. Talk more later.

Praying for a pain free day,(I like that saying)

Faith

>From: AlwayzLoRi@... >Reply-To: RSD-CRPSofAmerica >To: RSD-CRPSofAmerica >Subject: Re: Question about smoking >Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 17:10:13 EDT > >Faith, >Who told you smoking is bad for RSD? I'm not saying it's not, I've just >never read that or had anyone tell me that, so I'm curious. The only person who >brought it up just a little, and not even to do with RSD, was the eye doctor I >saw yesterday, and he even said "you have so much going on right now I'm not >going to give you too much grief about smoking:. lol So I don't know...I >smoke and have not heard that yet. >Lori Stop worrying about overloading your inbox - get MSN Hotmail Extra Storage!

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Faith,

I understand the benefits of quitting smoking...really with or without the RSD to worry about, but as you say it soothes the nerves. I'm glad you are not smoking as much as you used to, I'm sure when you are ready you will quit again. I'm so stressed right now between the RSD, the Lupus, my job, my family.....there is just no way I can quit right now unless I had no choice. Hopefully someday I will find the strength to quit too. Congratulations on your new grandson. Is he your first? It must be so great to have him around to cheer you up, you are so blessed to have him and your family near you. I have 5 niece's...all sisters....and now they are going to have a baby brother in a few months! Unfortuantely they do not live near me and I haven't seen them in about a year. Hopefully I will get home soon to visit.

As for your depression, I am glad that you recognize the need to seek counseling. I don't think it is something your doctor can decide for you really, unless it is very extreme. But only you know how you feel inside and on a daily basis. I understand about the crying, I don't think a day goes by for me without crying either, but I cry more from a physical standpoint then an emotional one, if that makes sense. Like if I'm working and in extreme pain I start crying, or if I'm trying to reach my doctor because I'm in so much pain and nobody calls me back, I get very frustrated and cry. But there are times it is emotional...my little pity parties...and I'm dealing with some really serious family issues right now, which is not helping. But if you feel that you need to seek counseling at this point, please don't hesitate to do so. A professional can probably help and support you in different ways then a family member can, for they are removed from the whole situation. Maybe your doctor can recommend someone for you, or someone in this group if they live near you. It would help if they are familiar with RSD, for I think it brings different problems to deal with then just regular problems. Anyway, I have to go now, my arm and hands are killing me...enjoy the rest of your weekend and keep me posted. If you need to vent I'm here, just trying not to type alot but am reading. = )

<hugs> Lori

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One more thing Faith - no need to ever apologize about "rambling". Whatever you need to get out, however long it is, don't even worry about, just say what you need to say.

<hugs> Lori