Hi Jennybean,
I know what you mean about the doctors, esp the worker's comp docs.

I have been to 9 docs who have diagnosed me with RSD, but the 2 WC docs
don't know anything about RSD said no - but of course they lied.
Said there were no color changes or swelling when there was and after the
doctor appt we took pictures to show it - they are dated too.

I depend on others to transport me too, for 2 years now. I'm lucky to have good friends, but I don't want to take advantage of them.

I'd like to see a light at the end of this tunnel as I'm sure we all would.

Jose, You went through some pretty rough stuff. I must have joined BT1
when you'd already told that story.

This ? is hidden in this post so I am not sure anyone will see it or not:
I was wondering if anyone else has huge problems gettng up in the morning.
I get 2-3 calls from family and friends and it is 11 AM and I am still in bed.
I get up in so much pain, I'm so slow, it takes me until noon or 1 PM to get dressed and take meds -- then have breakfast...which is pretty painful to do, so I put if off as long as possible.

ARTIST -]I don't see how you can go on using the rSD hand/arm so much.
It must be torture to use it all day everyday.

Also, congrats to Kate for her new little one. I saw the pics and she is just so precious and adorable. Love the hair.

Allan I am sorry to hear about the spread and I hope they give you blocks asap. God won't give you more than you can handle.

Take care,
Hope