I can't live without my pain meds
meeting others with same condition, understanding people!
My pain management Dr. Samir Patel at the NMC
Epsom salts bath is something I will swear by 10x over.
My husband and kids
My husband and kids
My doggy - Major Puglet :)
Positivity and courage
Continued use of affected limb
Meds
Biofeedback
Treatment within the 1st 6 months is so very important.
My 6yr old daughter (whom also has RSD since age 3) keeps me active & moving
My Mom
Acceptance
online support group
Support of family and friends
Ziggy the service puppy
Water therapy
Take it a day at a time!
PT, my pups, avoid icing
Cocktail of meds (no opioids)
Cocktail of meds (no opioids)
To keep my mind busy coping and helping other ppl.
Staying positive, I try to stay as happy as possible ( this doesn't always happen)
narcotic pain medication
Spinal cord stimulator as of 7/28/2016
Having a positive outlook on life
pain medication
My dogs! They always know when I feel poorly.
Physical therapy
care for my daughter pushed me forward
Nerve block helped me a lott, to save my hand,so I could work out with it withought to much pain.
Having my little furry shadow*Tigger* by my side always
Seeking out a quality team of physicians
My garden. I love to garden.
anything to distract me
More open about my mental state with my wife
Family.
Let Your Voice B Heard - https://www.facebook.com/Let-Your-Voice-B-Heard-1035307493160778/
Friends with same diagnosis
I keep hope that the next treatment option will reduce my pain
Trying to do the things that I'm passionate about.
Still learning
Above all my unwavering Faith, the support of my family & my lifetime positive outlook on life
Ice cream
I do not have a third thing to write YET
Working out.
going through the 5 stages of grief was an avenue my pain psychologist pointed out and it changed the way I saw my condition.
Fight depression