Hello,

 My name is Charlie, I'm 29 and have been suffering from R.S.D for just over 5 years but was just told I have it about 4 months ago. After years of runnin g to doctor after doctor test after test I finally decided that I should do some looking for myself about what I might have. After being tested for every thing from M.S to fibromyalgia and every thing enbetween.I came acrossed info on this thing called R.S.D as I read more about it I felt like I was reading a book on myself. So at my next Dr appointment i went in with info in hand and said to him I think this is what I have and what all you Dr's have been looking for. He sent me for a few more test and a never block for my leg and now here i'm.

 So now that i know what I have I have had 4 blocks 3 on one leg one on the other which help to a point (as I know you all know) but now my ins. company will no longer pay for them so know im looking at have a sympathectomy done on the lower back and legs (not looking foward to that) I also have R.S.D in both my arms and kneck and now no longer look foward to getting up anymore. My life seems to be all pain and drugs (by the doctor) I have gone from a job where I was outside all day with people climbing poles and working with wires to not being able to walk with out a cane and alot of sitting on this computer (not good for my hand which i have had over 6 surgurys on already) and watch alot of t.v. I feel like i'm a berding to my family as they can't understand the pain and how bad it can get (while sitting I look normal although im always in pain) which put a stress on things plus when the pain is at it's worst your moods change at the drop of a pin.. So know that im just about to lose my job (which will enclude my medical ins.) I have to start this new fight to live with this pain, stress, and the endless doctors All of a sudden I feel as fragale as my 1 year old son. In a world that just is just not as informed as it should be.....

 Thanks for the ear,

 Charlie