I have to say, as of right now, I'm capable of a good bit of activity....unless it involves use of my hand. Also, I find it difficult to be outside because of the pain of the wind.

I do have long term disability through my work. I've just never had to use my std let alone my ltd so I'm quite confused. I also thought you had to be off work at least 12 months before you could ever apply for SSI? Additionally, how can I pay them back if I use the money I get every "pay" to survive? Sorry for the questions I just truly don't know anything at all about this!

No one has recommended that I take any vitamins so all that I do take is a multi vitamin. My dr said after my cr scan he will refer me to a pain management clinic and come up with a treatment plan. What scares me the most is the idea of another possible surgery! I keep trying to tell myself I can only live one day at a time but it is all so life changing and overwhelming and no one gets what I'm going through because they've never even heard of rsd.

Thank you all for your support