Hello Michelles,

I know it's frustrating when you have to explain RSD. I just tell people it's like a short circuit. The sympathetic nerves don't communicate with the brain. The nerves continue to misfire causing a great deal of pain.
Some people understand and some will not. Try not to focus on the people who don't get it. Enjoy, your time spent with the people in your life that care and do understand.
Take care,
Sherrie