I've given up trying to explain rsd to people, even to my drs. I now hand out pamphlets from rsd hope to give to them because it explains it better than I can. Some of them read it and some of them don't. It can't hurt to try to educate people. I feel that the more people know about what rsd is, the better chance there is to find a cure for this horrific disease. Like I said in another thread, Knowledge is Power. I believe that anyway. I hope you can all get your family and friends and doctors to understand what rsd is. I'm still trying to get mine too. It's not easy even with the pamphlets, but they help. Take care. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With love, Renee.