Hi Alison,

I know what you are going through, being 17 myself. I am not doing real well atm, so cannot do a long post, but I did a quick search and wanted to post the results here. I searched under "swelling" in the RSD forum, and I hope you look at the links... there's a bunch about using compression stockings to reduce swelling, shoes that will fit with swollen feet, and how to stop/ prevent the swelling:

ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO GET SWELLING TO GO DOWN? (different ways to help with swelling):
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...ad.php?t=13537

SWOLLEN LEGS? (talks about using stockings that compress to keep swelling down, as well as homeopathic treatments):
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...light=swelling

HOW DO YOU WEAR SHOES WITH SWOLLEN RSD FEET? (Talks about shoes that fit/ are easier to put on):
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...light=swelling

I do know what you are going through, and if you need someone to talk to, I am always here. I know how much it means to have someone to talk to who knows what you are experiencing. Email me at anytime!

Sending you gentle pain free hugs, Alison!


P.S. Is this the swelling you are describing?:


And, keep the questions coming, it's fine!! I remember when I was first dx I had so many questions, and the folks here were great to answer them. I know how puzzling this all can be, and I'd like to help you where I can. This IS hard, and support is wonderful. Know that I am thinking of you and sending you ((HUGE)) hugs!