Moosey my wife has RSD now for 11 years. Controlling stress is key to one's quality of life especially those with RSD, paramount if you ask me. Control the stress will make you able to control RSD, I believe. Stress is horrible with this disease. I read your story and it amazes me that a doctor thought you crazy while suffering from obviously a physical condition. I've seen it happen dozens of times.

I grew up with two maltese dogs, Maggie (called her Mag Wheels) and Tootsie. Tootsie lived to be 24 years old. She had a bad habit of chewing on cigarette butts. Often times we'd catch her with a butt hanging out of her mouth. We could never brake her of it which was tricky because my parents smoked. Maggie always smiled like she was growling but was just her smile. I loved those dogs.

My wife and I have been married for 30 years. We as a couple have never had a dog. My wife Suzy wants one now. I think it would be great for her to have one and are getting ready to bring one home soon. She's interested in Labs.