Laura P
Laura O., Have been wondering about you... though your recovery seems to be taking a while it sounds as though you are slowly improving.. Don't despair about the SS denial, it is Standard Operating Procedure. Probably good that you got an attorney, takes stress off of you. Hopefully finances will not become major issue with you before you are approved. You might want to look into MSM creams and supplements to rub on your incision. seems to help reduce scar tissue... i use that "blue stuff" and some others that have antioxidants, msm, aloe, E, and Emu Oil to work with pain as well as reducing scar tissue... check your local Health food store, or even drug store. Has your doc checked you for RSD, the coldness and pain when something touches your skin, might be indicative of it. Make sure you tell your doc ALL your symptoms and the severity of them. They aren't psychic and you can't assume that they know what you are feeling (or not feeling). They have their own little checklist and need to be told those things that are not on the checklist... so be vocal with them... Take care. Happy New Year to you and your family. Post soon. Laura P.