hi, Dawna here .... I've had rsd in the left shoulder x 1-2 yrs. all of sudden, went to left  hand and now right within month or two. Has anyone else had rapid spread and anyway to stop/slow down? I'm a secretary who was making it work w/rsd (barely), cause im stubborn,lol.. but cant do it with neither hand working. doc says epidural no good for me, many meds, and psoriatic arthritis too...... just doing experimrnting with diff meds ..... any advice would be great ....... im trying so hard to be strong about this, but its so awful as yall know.i have 2 stepkids & work & i just cant do it all anymore. husband is helpful thank god, i see some of u saying the people youve lost, i pray every nite he keeps having a reason to stay ..... im 37, too young to feel this damn old.... and most of my family think its in my head, why cant people just TRY to understand this .... think we enjoy it or something. do and of you do therapy or anything? does it help deal with it? I didnt tell my husband but for a split second I has a thougt of just driving the car right off the bridige when i turned by it.. now i cant drive either.... at least my passion is singing which i can still do so theres something to enjoy. god bless all u guys whove had this 5-10 yrs, i admire all of you ...... if anyone has free time & enjoys messaging, i think i could use it ....thanks, dawn