Annie,

I do feel for you and I know what you are going through. 

I have RSD in my left foot from a work related injury.  I wasn't able to go back to work, because I couldn't do the job that I did before.  I have been living on pennies for the past few years.

You are hurting yourself by still typing.  I believe there are programs out there that will type what you say.  I know a friend that uses one.  I couldn't figure out how he was typing so fast.  you just speak into the microphone and it types it. 

It also sounds like you are under a lot of stress.  Stress affects are bodies in wicked ways and makes us sick.  As far as the weight gain, I would talk to the doctor that prescribes your medicine and let him know about the weight gain.  It at all possible I would try a different medicine that didn't cause you to gain weight.  I was on a medicine once for my RSD that caused weight loss and I went down to 100 pounds.  I couldn't eat much while I was on that medication. But when you suffer from weight loss the doctors won't help you.  If I am taking a medication that makes me gain weight, my  doctor changes my med.

No, you are not being stupid.  From what you are saying that you work 70-80 hours a week. I don't think  that you would be happy, not working at all.  You really need to cut back on your hours if you can.  Working that many hours will make any one sick.  That is not a want, it is a need.

Take care,

Kara

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From: fairchild7437 Folks, please help!!! I'm relatively new to the board, but have had RSD for 7 years in my dominant hand. I'm a university professor-- so I type on the computer all day, and my hand is slowly getting worse, with slower typing and more errors. I have asked for ADA accommodations-- my doc recommends a secretary-- but the university has refused. I can't consider filing suit-- it' s just not something I can go through now. I have been working longer and longer hours as my hand gets worse. My recent evaluation was mildly negative-- I don't produce enough manuscripts, etc. But by objective standards, I'm far above average, because I'm working so hard in compensation. Maybe discrimination? I don't know. I do know I've developed hypertension, asthma, osteoporosis, 3 stress fractures in these 7 years at age 50. My family died young of heart disease. Neurontin and Prednisone added 60 pounds that I haven't been able to get off. Morphine doesn't help with weight reduction either. I can't get on a good exercise plan because my work load is so extreme. Think 70-80 hours a week, and I'm a single mom with 2 kids. I am completely exhausted. I tried to talk to my pain doc about it, but he is uncomfortable and doesn't know how to talk about coping issues (his terms). I have disability insurance, but in my family, we are all high achievers, and I've never actually thought about going on disability. But given the weight out of control, the multiple illnesses, and the work out of control (not to mention the pain), I'm wondering if I'm being stupid. When does one just say it's too much to try to do a job when your body doesn't work right? Is there a solution I can't see? Many, many grateful thanks for anyone who will respond to me. Please just tell me what you've learned! Blessings, Annie

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