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cali

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9. hi brownie.
Sat May 31, 2014, 10:05 PM
May 2014

Recognition of your pain is not self-pity. (I really should take my own advice). I'm so sorry that you're having problems with medication. You can't just grin and bear CRPS pain.

I live in Vermont which is a state that is cracking down hard on opiate drug abuse, but I'm fortunate in that I have a primary doc who knows me well.

Almost 3 weeks ago my orthopedic surgeon gave me a shot of cortisone to the ankle joint and that has provided some real and substantial relief. I am also going to start seeing a chiropractor and commencing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

I can tell you that I have found things that help with the pain. Also, I am a member of an online CRPS support group and that too is helpful.

I wish you the best of luck finding some help.

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