No treatment today. So glad because I am wiped out, I mean completely exhausted. I think it is just been because it has been a whirlwind of a week for me and everything is starting to catch up.
I am going to take it very easy today, rest, relax - visit with my family.
As you are still continuing to read my blog, you have shown some concern in my welfare. I (and my family) so appreciate your support, thoughts, and warm wishes.
I realized that many of you might not know exactly what RSD is - here is a brief overview:
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, RSD, is now referred to as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS. CRPS is a progressive disease of the Autonomic Nervous System. The pain is characterized as constant, extremely intense, and out of proportion to the original injury. The pain is typically accompanied with swelling, skin changes, sensitivity and can often be debilitating. It usually affects one or more of the four limbs but can occur in any part of the body.
CRPS is ranked as the most painful form of chronic pain that exists today by the McGill Pain Index
There are 4 Main Symptoms/Criteria of CRPS:
1. Constant chronic burning pain (including allodynia - extreme sensitivity to touch, sound, and vibration)
2. Inflammation (this can effect the appearance of the skin, bruising, mottling, etc)
3. Spasms - in blood vessels and muscles of the extremities
4. Insomnia/Emotional Disturbance (includes the major changes to the limbic system such as short-term memory problems, concentration difficulties, etc)
for those of you who may want to learn more about RSD/CRPS, I encourage you to visit:
http://www.rsdsa.org
or
http://www.rsdhope.org
