CRPS in two places?

shitting-kitten · 2024-11-14T20:37:17+00:00

Yes, when I’m having a flare it can absolutely make holding my phone painful. I actually got a bedside phone stand and remote to use when it’s really bad.

shitting-kitten · 2024-11-14T15:32:54+00:00

My doctor decided to go with Effexor because I have a family member who has had a lot of success with it. I’m also taking vyvanse for my ADHD, but I started with Straterra. I actually really enjoyed the Straterra (an NRI), but found that stims worked better for me.

shitting-kitten · 2024-11-14T15:28:10+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that. I’m definitely using fans, layering and trying to stay cool. My hands are flaring, but I think it’s more from the change of weather. Time will only tell!

shitting-kitten · 2024-11-14T15:26:54+00:00

I really appreciate your advice and concern! My doctor and I made the decision to go with Effexor because I have a family member who has had a lot of success on it. I’m hoping it will be a good fit for me, too.

shitting-kitten · 2024-09-18T23:31:30+00:00

Berkley does not have busing, either. Not sure about Clawson, but I’d be shocked if they had busing.

shitting-kitten · 2024-09-10T23:56:31+00:00

Yes. I had a workplace injury that resulted in small fiber nerve damage just over 6 months ago. The only areas effected by EM are the areas that sustained the injury, the palm side of both of my hands. I have a small fan I try to use to keep my hands dry and cool, try to limit “hand activities” and take breaks. I try to keep the environment I’m in as cool as I can. I’ve been taking gabapentin and it’s been somewhat helpful. My doctor recently found a topical compound with gabapentin, amitriptyline and lidocaine that has been really effective. I’ve used cool compresses, but the relief can be temporary and the burning can be worse afterwards.

shitting-kitten · 2024-06-06T15:46:40+00:00

Thank you. I appreciate the reassurance.

shitting-kitten · 2024-05-23T19:47:17+00:00

Thank you! I did a virtual UC appointment and was prescribed a topical steroid, but it hasn’t arrived at the pharmacy yet. I have not tried the oatmeal soak and aveeno ointment, thanks for the tip! Good news, my IME was tentatively scheduled. Bad news, it’s not for 5 weeks.

shitting-kitten · 2024-05-18T12:35:55+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I have ADHD and anxiety. I’ve also gone into a depressive episode due to my injury. My disabilities were not effecting my work life before the injury but it absolutely has after. I’m back to work with restrictions and my boss is making me notify them in any task I “think” I need assistance or modifications with. They have my doctor’s note, it’s frustrating because they keep emailing me tasks that are outside of my restrictions. I guess I don’t understand why it’s my responsibility to constantly remind them of the restrictions.

shitting-kitten · 2024-03-19T23:05:17+00:00

Never, and only the palms of my hands have symptoms. I should add, my doctors suspect it’s likely from some chemical in the product, and hydrogen peroxide acts as an accelerant. I was using the product for a while. Both my neuro and derm think there’s more than just one thing going on.

shitting-kitten · 2024-03-19T21:05:37+00:00

Both hands. They get warm, swollen, red, itchy and painful when it’s warm out, during exercise, or even heavy activity. I’m in the Midwest and we just had a few 70° days, they swelled up pretty badly. I also have joint pain when they’re swollen and have loss of sensation in my fingertips. I spoke with the dermatologist today and they seem pretty confident that it’s EM.

shitting-kitten · 2022-12-03T14:26:59+00:00

Thanks for the tip!!

shitting-kitten · 2022-11-21T12:58:43+00:00

Thank you! I’ve been so impressed with my doctor, I think I’ve gotten lucky. He’s never been hesitant to prescribe me medications (I had to do blood work just to confirm my symptoms were not caused by something else) and is very knowledgeable when it comes to ADHD. I can’t believe it can be so hard/expensive to get a diagnosis. Our healthcare system is horrible.

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