Hi Allen, I also was very touched by your story. I am very pleased to become acquainted with you also. I don't know that you are less than any other in here as we all lost something with this affliction.

It doesn't matter what you did or what happened when you were at war. The thing is that you went and when you returned you weren't and never will be the person that left Allen. You as we all do constantly fight a battle and we will win our own personal one for sure because pain is a devil and I will not let him win.

We may not win the rsd/crps war Allen but you can bet your booties we will win our battles with the fantastic support and knowledge that is here in this forum. And guess what Allen. If you don't know Tess, she is pain free and is coming home tomorrow. What great news, she is one happy camper!! Watch the posts tomorrow I'm sure she will be on it, I think her NT name is zookster. There will be some happy posts. I'm out of here Allen my hands have had it..best of luck and happy sailing!