Typical personality of RSD patient? - Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Message Board

dragonC · 09-09-2003, 11:03 PM

One of the first PM doctors I went to said I needed to do Biofeedback eventually. He said I was the typical RSD personality and would benefit from retraining my responses. I vaguely remember asking him what was typical and he said "A type A, sensitive, people pleasing, perfectionist."

I'm not sure what I think about that.

Has anyone ever heard of a typical personality profile for RSD sufferers? Does anyone else fit that rather glib classification? Its been on my mind lately.

Peace
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Cath

riceneuroni · 09-10-2003, 03:53 AM

Not me, I'm a D7.

Bob A · 09-10-2003, 05:53 AM

I find myself to be very selective and picky in what I do. I spend too much time on detail an take too long to get things accomplished. I have trouble seeing the "Whole Picture" at times, and focus too much on un-important, trivial items.

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dayton · 09-10-2003, 06:21 AM

Hah, I remember my primary told me rsd patients were normally "stressed out overweight type A women." Duh, excuse me......

I almost said "you want to see stressed out? I'll show you stressed out......"

Bob A · 09-10-2003, 06:45 AM

When I get stressed out the family just gets out of my way. Especially when I take on a different personality. (I'm 6ft. 4in. 225lbs.)

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Bob A.