Greetings Cathy!

Thanks for the update --
I'm so glad to hear that your sister Pat is living day-by-day with this and doing just fine. And yes, spirituality is the best medicine, all-around.

And that's great that you're taking care of your mother -- I'm sure she is forever grateful to you and your husband for opening your doors to her.

I apologize for not knowing, but what is RSD? Since your own particular ailment(s) have surfaced, perhaps you can try to post in a different folder if you need support/advice?

As for me, I'll be going to yet another Ataxia specialist in a few weeks for a third opinion. Fortunately, the progression is going slowly for me: I'm still very, very ambulatory -- the main problems for me right now are balance- and coordination-oriented. Yet they're quite manageable -- moderate exercise and eating well are working just fine, thank the Lord.

Take care, and blessings to you.

Christina