RE: Test tomorrow

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Hi Sandy T., I hope all goes well for you with everything you have going on right now. I noticed that you said your having a test done in Pittsburg. Where do you live? You're the only other person besides me that I've seen so far in the group that has said anything about PA. I live in Ridgway, PA. I'm about a 30 minute drive from DuBois & 3 hours from Pittsburg. What is an autonomic test? I haven't ever heard of it? Whatever it is, Good Luck!

Praying for a cure, Faith

> >Reply-To: RSD-CRPSofAmerica >To: RSD-CRPSofAmerica >Subject: Test tomorrow >Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 01:50:36 -0000 > >Hi all, > >Tomorrow is my autonomic test at a Upmc Presby in Pittsburgh. I am >nervous because I am afraid I am going to get another negative >result. I'm sure you all know what I mean about going through all >these tests and nothing comes out of it. I'm trying to be hopeful >but so far I haven't had much luck. I know I can't work because of >my arm, I just need something objective to show that I "really" do >have a problem. Then maybe my insurance company through work will >finally get it. It is very depressing the hoops that you have to go >through to prove that you are not totally insane. So hopefully you >SAY a prayer for me tonight that they finally find something. I'm >not happy about it being RSD, but once they find out what is going on >I can start to be treated. I stopped taking Neurontin on Tuesday >because my doctor told me to. I could not walk straight while I was >taking it. So hopefully something comes out of all this. I am so >thankful that I found this board and once again thanks to everyone >for being so great. > >I am also going to see a disability advocate sometime this week. My >company wasn't too helpful in trying to accommodate me to return to >work with the restrictions my Dr. gave me to return to work. All he >wanted me to be able to do was reduce my days at work to four instead >of five. They did not even talk to me about it. No discussion just >a nasty letter in the mail that they were going to looking for >someone to replace me. So I have some unfinished business with my >company even though I am back at work. > >Let's hope this week turns out to be better. >Take care all and have a great week. > >I'll let you know what happens. > >Sandy T. > Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers!

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Hi Faith,

I live about 20 miles north of Pittsburgh. The test is to check for temperature changes in may arm and to check my sweating level, and the color changes in my arm. I always have swelling and pain. I don't really know what the purpose is other than to possibly have some objective test results for my neurologist.

Thanks for the good wishes ... I think I'm going to need it!

Sandy T.

-- Test tomorrow >Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 01:50:36 -0000 > >Hi all, > >Tomorrow is my autonomic test at a Upmc Presby in Pittsburgh. I am >nervous because I am afraid I am going to get another negative >result. I'm sure you all know what I mean about going through all >these tests and nothing comes out of it. I'm trying to be hopeful >but so far I haven't had much luck. I know I can't work because of >my arm, I just need something objective to show that I "really" do >have a problem. Then maybe my insurance company through work will >finally get it. It is very depressing the hoops that you have to go >through to prove that you are not totally insane. So hopefully you >SAY a prayer for me tonight that they finally find something. I'm >not happy about it being RSD, but once they find out what is going on >I can start to be treated. I stopped taking Neurontin on Tuesday >because my doctor told me to. I could not walk straight while I was >taking it. So hopefully something comes out of all this. I am so >thankful that I found this board and once again thanks to everyone >for being so great. > >I am also going to see a disability advocate sometime this week. My >company wasn't too helpful in trying to accommodate me to return to >work with the restrictions my Dr. gave me to return to work. All he >wanted me to be able to do was reduce my days at work to four instead >of five. They did not even talk to me about it. No discussion just >a nasty letter in the mail that they were going to looking for >someone to replace me. So I have some unfinished business with my >company even though I am back at work. > >Let's hope this week turns out to be better. >Take care all and have a great week. > >I'll let you kn ow what happens. > >Sandy T. >

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Sandy T., Your Welcome for the good wishes but it will be ok. You're going to UPMC!!! That's the best there is in PA & one of the top in the whole USA. Relax, it's all going to turn out fine. (Are you still nervous? I hope not.) Have a low pain day!!!

Praying for a cure, Faith

> >Reply-To: RSD-CRPSofAmerica >To: <RSD-CRPSofAmerica > >Subject: RE: Test tomorrow >Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 22:53:11 -0400 (Eastern Standard Time) > > Hi Faith, >I live about 20 miles north of Pittsburgh. The test is to check for >temperature changes in may arm and to check my sweating level, and the color >changes in my arm. I always have swelling and pain. I don't really know >what the purpose is other than to possibly have some objective test results >for my neurologist. >Thanks for the good wishes ... I think I'm going to need it! >Sandy T. > >-- Test tomorrow >Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 01:50:36 >-0000 > >Hi all, > >Tomorrow is my autonomic test at a Upmc Presby in >Pittsburgh. I am >nervous because I am afraid I am going to get another >negative >result. I'm sure you all know what I mean about going through all > >these tests and nothing comes out of it. I'm trying to be hopeful >but so >far I haven't had much luck. I know I can't work because of >my arm, I just >need something objective to show that I "really" do >have a problem. Then >maybe my insurance company through work will >finally get it. It is very >depressing the hoops that you have to go >through to prove that you are not >totally insane. So hopefully you >SAY a prayer for me tonight that they >finally find something. I'm >not happy about it being RSD, but once they >find out what is going on >I can start to be treated. I stopped taking >Neurontin on Tuesday >because my doctor told me to. I could not walk >straight while I was >taking it. So hopefully something comes out of all >this. I am so >thankful that I found this board and once again thanks to >everyone >for being so great. > >I am also going to see a disability >advocate sometime this week. My >company wasn't too helpful in trying to >accommodate me to return to >work with the restrictions my Dr. gave me to >return to work. All he >wanted me to be able to do was reduce my days at >work to four instead >of five. They did not even talk to me about it. No >discussion just >a nasty letter in the mail that they were going to looking >for >someone to replace me. So I have some unfinished business with my > >company even though I am back at work. > >Let's hope this week turns out to >be better. >Take care all and have a great week. > >I'll let you kn ow what >happens. > >Sandy T. > > > > > > > > > > >Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers! > >

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Sandy,

I hope that your test went well today. I am only reading this e-mail now, so I apologize for not wishing you good luck! I am, as usual, backed up on e-mails so hopefully I will read later about the test and the results. Have you talked to an attorney about that letter you got from your company? I don't think they can find someone to replace you without making a reasonable effort to accomodate your health issues. I would really speak to someone, that doesn't sound right at all. Anyway, keep me posted and I'll talk to you soon.

<hugs> Lori