Living with RSD

In October of 2005, I tore my right knee meniscus at work yet it was almost a year before the doctor operated. About a month after the surgery (September 2006) I began developing excruciating pain on the right side which eventually began to affect the left side as well–I could no longer walk; it was as if someone was shoving daggers into the heels of my feet and an electrical current carried it straight up my legs and into my hips. My hips are now out of whack, as well. I began having charlie horses from hell (muscle spasms) in every part of the hips/legs/feet, all day long; it has pulled my toes up and back towards the tops of my feet. The swelling is constant and the diuretics do not seem to be working anymore. I have begun to walk with a cane and as long as I remain inactive the symptoms can be controlled, unfortunately, life has decided to move on and I cannot participate. Right now I am without a doctor, medical insurance and diagnosis yet this disease was suggested to me and I truly believe it is what I have. I do keep plugging away and hopefully someday soon will have answers and a proper diagnosis…I will let you know and good luck.