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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Hi Windsybarbie,

As the saying goes, "you learn something new every day"! Thanks for sharing your insight and research into CPRS and RSD. Both sound like disorders that can be managed and treated and so I do hope you can bring this to your doctors and commence treatment soon. As Goofy stated, getting an actual diagnosis may be a step in the right direction so that your treatment can be tailored and monitored accordingly.

Please do keep us posted on how the appointment goes.

Faryal, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1044

wendysbarbie,

I do think if you get a "diagnosis" other than conversion or somatization disorder that it may be some consolation to you as you seem to perceive that the pain is not real if it is either of the two "psychiatric" issues above. I hope that I didn't mislead you to believe that is true. The pain is real irregarless if it is conversation, somatization or CRPS or RSD. I think you'll have a better treatment protocol with the latter and unfortunately with the stereotypes about people with mental illness, you'll probably be taken more seriously in terms of being given treatment and following a treatment protocol.

I do not know anything about CRPS or RSD. You might find some stuff or links to support groups, etc on NORD - it is an organization that compiles information on rare disorders.

Hang in there, hope you get relief soon and keep us posted on your diagnosis and progress!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 201

research pays off, doesn't it? sounds feasible, hope you get in sooner and get the right diagnosis. and here i thought paula abdul was just a little wacky! what about heat in the meantime. like those wax treatments - i've heard they really work for arthritis. poor windy, pain is a b*tch and it makes everything harder to deal with. hang in there......

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 72

Hi:

Thank You for replying to me, I appreciate that.

Today I found in a newsletter which may be a disease I may have that I have to ask the pain clinic on Dec 30/08. However the pain is way over 10 again, and I think I will call and ask if there is a cancellation to call me.

Paula Abdul has this: It is called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or another name for it is Relflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). It has to do with the sympathetic nerve and the main sympton is severe burning pain. I have emailed some sites and I hope they respond b/c I want to know what to say to my drs.

CPRS is a malfunction of part of the nervous system. They said having a carpal tunnel operation could be the culprit, and 5 yrs ago I had that operation and then my pain started. Does anyone know anything about this disorder?

Today was a very hard day, and I can't even sleep b/c the pain is about a 15+ from 1-10. I will NOT give up, and at least I have hope b/c there are websites on the internet with this syndrome. They say it affects 200,000 to 1.2 million americans.

They say it is NOT a psychological syndrome, and treatments is meds, physical therapy, pysch support, sympathetic nerve blocks and spinal cord stimulation. Alot of the symptoms I have so it is worth a try to ask my drs.

Have a good day....and thanks for being here for me.....I really do appreciate it, I know now I am not alone

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Hello Windsybarbie,

Goofy has given you some great insight into your concerns and I would have to agree that both are considered psychiatric issues. It is definitely possible that the symptoms and pain you are experiencing are due to childhood traumas that you have suppressed or blocked out. Your best option would be to consult with a psychiatrist or psychologist because this needs to be explored deeper.

The mind, body and spirit ARE connected. And the body bears the burden of what the mind wants to forget.

Please keep us posted.

Faryal, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 72

Hi There:

My burning pain the hands and feet are tolerable for now. The pharmacist did not explain to me that 1 syringe was 1 ml, and I misunderstood. Therefore I was NOT getting the methadone properly for pain for 4 days. Needless to say the pain was so excruciating I thought I had to take 3 weeks off work. Instead he can my division a note that if I am in pain, I will call for a sub the night before.

HOWEVER, I was wondering if anyone knows about somatization disorder conversion disorder. Does this mean that the pain is all in my mind and head. or would it mean that the mind, body, spirit are all connected. Just because no organic or physical cause is being found, it doesn't mean that I don't have the pain????

A couple of years my shrink mentioned conversion disorder but we did not pursue it any further. If I do have this, does this mean I am mentally ill or crazy???? Please let me know as much info as you can, as this is really bothering me as I am NOT making up the pain. It may be related to my childhood and that is why it is now showing up physically. I cannot help it if that is the case, same thing that I get body memories due to trauma and neglect as a child. Thanks......Windsy

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