Oh Deb - I'm so so sorry. I hope your vacation is to a warmer, drier place than the NE...although I understand that there is snow in every state but Hawaii right now.

Try to be positive. Not everyone gets worse from year to year...some get a little better, some stay the same.

When you wake up sick can you do what Kathy (Keep Smilin) does - get right up out of bed, take your meds and drink a coffee quickly to get them into your system? I have a different take on things - I get up everyday (unless the killer migraine/headache has me bedbound), and walk my dog with a group of friends for a few miles.

This is my support. I come here often lately, just for a few minutes at a time. It keeps me sane, I don't have any personal friends beyond this board with RSD...I agree, I wish we could be together where we could support one another!!

Have FUN on your vacation - try to rest and relax. XOXOX Sandy