Hi Kara,

 

Thanks for answering my questions.  Of course, I have a million more. 

 

Would you go through your pregnancy again?  Did being pregnant add to the RSD pain?  On average, what would you consider your pain scale number to be, from 1 being the least painful and 10 being the most painful? 

 

Why did you chose to breast feed instead of bottle feeding so you could go back onto your medications?  Have you been able to "get used to the pain"? 

 

Since your son was born addicted to effexor, is he in any danger due to the addiction he had? 

 

You said your left leg swelled up - could you take Advil to decrease the swelling?  How did you manage the swelling and pain during this time?  Was there anything you found helpful in reducing the pain?

 

I guess you could say I am scared of going off of my medications.  I'm afraid of the increased pain, as it is already so bad.  Obviously, if I were pregnant I wouldn't have a choice but to go off of the meds, I guess.  If I do decide to have kids and RSD, I would rather do it sooner than later.  Do you wish you had your son earlier, now that you've been through the experience?  What do you think could have made the experience easier?

 

Thanks!!!!!
Meri