Rita,

Welcome to our group. It is so scary to have this monster called rsd. I've had it for over 5 years. It started sometime after one of my several surgeries on my left foot. I've tried the meds, blocks, and I now have a spinal cord stimulator (scs). It has given me my life back. Before the scs, I was in bed or a wheelchair, with sometimes being able to go out with just a walker or cane. Now I can get around without anything. I thought I was going to have to give up my horses (which live here with hubby and myself, 3 dogs and 4 barn cats). Now I can take care of them again. It takes me all day to do what I used to do in a couple of hrs, but at least I can do it again. I almost think it is harder on our friends and spouses. I know it must be frustrating not to be able to help the one you love. The best thing for you to do is support him and try not not get to frustrated with him. Rsd can affect short term memory. It does get lost sometimes. One of the biggest problems is not always remembering to do things, or being able to find the right words when we speak. I hope you stay with us here, and keep in mind that we are here for you and yours, whether you want to ask questions, vent, cry, or laugh. We are here for you.

Hugs
Mary