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Janet-Utah
In 1998 I was riding my bicycle to work and a car hit me. It has been a trying time for me. I have had doctors laugh at me because they didn't believe that I was in chronic pain in my left leg and so on. I went to see a doctor and I kept telling myself this is the last doctor that I am going to. If he can't help me, well then the hell with them all! Finally the doctor that I went to decided to send me to a pain specialist. He was the one that recently told me that I have RSD. At least I know why I am in so much pain now. I really hated not knowing why I was in pain and having the doctors look at me funny as if I was out of my mind and such. I appreciate your article, Carol - at least now I know why I walk when I hurt so badly. It keeps it bearable to me too.
Tribute to Rose
Dear Friends, I lost my Rose on March 1, 2003 to RSD. My Rose is now with our dear Lord and Savior free of pain and suffering. This three-year battle was so hard, but she was such a trooper. I miss her so very much. I was her caretaker. But my Rose went in her sleep very quietly and peacefully. When I found her, her eyes were closed and at peace. I will never forget that day nor will I ever forget what RSD can do. I thank all of you for your e-mails from time to time. I have a heavy heart. I asked for healing. I hoped it to be on earth. But God choose to take her home. I know my Rose is running barefoot through the green grass and flowers with her daddy and other who have past before her. I will never forget my Rose, as she lives in my heart. I still talk to her and will continue to. Our news station in Louisiana, USA, did a wonder document on RSD and Rose. Hopefully they will continue to teach others of this monstrous disease. I will miss my blond, blue-eyed beauty, but will know she is now whole and happy. I could go on and on, but I'm very tired and need to do some other things. Remember my "Rose". Rose Ann Rankin, born July 29, 1974 and left with Jesus March 1, 2003. God bless all of you and you will always be in my prayers and thoughts. With love and prayers, Ann StClaire, Rose's mom.
Jimmie Shaw-USA
In 1997, I was thrown from a 4wheel drive truck at 40 mph and was
run over by the rear wheel. After months of continuous pain I went to
a doctor about the stabbing pain in my shoulder blade area. After 5
yrs, following a steel plate, a bone graft from my hip, and removing
a piece of my shoulder blade, I still have a stabbing pain and can't
get anyone to identify the problem since I can't work and have no insurance.
Also by a stroke of accident I have spondolitis in my lower back. It
has taken its toll on me and I am ready for suicide. Disability told
me that this is a non-disabling injury, yet a specialist told them otherwise.
This has been going on for 5 yrs and I cant take much more unnecessary
pain. Can anyone tell me why I would have to suffer like this for so
long?