Eileen I agree with Dolphinz about sitting the family down.. expecialy the kids.. they are alot more observant than we think... and by us telling them everythings fine when it isn't.. well it can cause bad misunderstandings.. I have one local RSD friend whose child was sure her ma must have cancer (in our suport group).

To her it meant that her ma must be dying.. Dora (the ma) didn't actualy find all this out for quite awhile after she was diagnosed with RSD unfortunatly, she just always tried to pretend that nothing was wrong.. her youngest was a woryer she said.. I tend to think it is all avoidable by being upfront with the ones we love they are stronger than we know, and more clever.. they know when we hurt.

Whatever you do good luck, also I found some of my bad moods were related to the drugs they were giving me to control the CRPS symptoms and yes swallowing hot foods can get dificult as can cold foods I like mine luke warm.. drinks as well.

Take care,
Sandra