{{{{{bon }}}}  coping with the pain is a hard one for each of us!!!!!,, We all are trying new things all the time too deal with it. Please make suree that you have good support system around you.  Family support,, freinds. one n all. You need them.  Hot towels.. ice,, if that not good. Keep exploring what works for ya.. What ever  you do I hope that you also have a good counselor. We also have been thru alot of drs. n alot of trials.  SO please know,,, it takes alot of work n energy. Nothing goes unnoticed around n in around RSD.  Please keep us informed. If you need someone too talk too please feel free too get hold of me at any time.. talks soon dear..  Any questions,,, do not b afraid to ask,,   vent what ever ,,,, what ever  you may be able too feel at time.  thanks dear one. take care.   annie