Sylvia, OMG is there a website or something supporting this?? I am sooooooo frustrated I have filed for ssd like 3 times now this last time i was to late to submit the final form for my appeal i was trying to find an attorney to take my case it was all very frustrating and as in the past when i filed i just gave up. My hubby makes ok money and we get by but that extra income would be awesome i worked part time til about 2 years ago i own a DJ/Karaoke business and between the pain and the loud noise i just couldnt do it anymore plus my voice was just blown from the rsd im sure. Like you i have problems with my legs swelling mainly my feet and ankles its painful and i use the Lidoderm patches too i really like them i cut them in little squares and put them everywhere lmao hubby makes fun of me some days with them. I have had this dreaded pain for 14 years now, however i did have a remission period a few years back that lasted about 15 months that was awesome. The social securiy thing i dont understand because i have alot of medical documentation as to my disibilities with the RSD and now the Fibromalgiya. Originally this was a workers comp claim when i was first injured and there is court documentation where they put a disibility impairment rating on me, Oh well go figure I guess i will pick my pen back up again and get back to filing a new claim and not stop fighting this time. After meeting with 4 attorneys i finally found one that will take my case thank goodness. Thanks for letting me vent and i wish all pain-less days and good sleep. stace