Hi group. I've been lurking now and then--most of the time not wanting to think about my situation whenever I could avoid it. I was diagnosed nine years ago with RSD after breaking both bones in my forearm. It was excruciating for several months, however, with constant physical therapy, I was able to beat it. This time, when developing it immediately after simply twisting my ankle 18 months ago, I was convinced that I could once again beat it. I think I've done pretty well. I've worked hard. But I have to admit--it's not going away. It's incredibly miserable. I have always been such an active and happy person with my kids and now it pains me in so many ways that I just cannot do the things I used to do. I need to get a job, but after trying and failing once before, I'm really nervous. I dread a shopping trip I would have once loved. How can I work an 8-9 hour day when I can't make it through a few hours at home without wrapping my leg in heat or taking a nap?

I'd love to hear suggestions for making it work at work. What kind of jobs do you do? Doesn't the pain make you bite people's heads off? I have to admit I get really snippy by late afternoon!

I'd like to say I'm still determined not to let it beat me. I don't have a deformed foot. I work at it every day, wrapping it in heat, stretching my toes out, strengthening it. But the last few days have been rough and my attitude is slipping...