Things I still do that I did before RSD...

I still walk my dog

make my bed

walk (not as much... rather, not nearly as much, but still...)

use the computer (probably more... since now I research RSD and talk to others with RSD)

use my hands/ arms to do simple everyday things- eat, wash a few dishes, pick up things around the house, etc. My biggest everyday thing that I am able to do is move the laundry)

sculpt with sculpey clay (this is something maybe someone else with RSD might like to do)

run over to the neighbor's house for 20 minutes (not really run! I'm far from that)

go to church some Sundays

dress/ shower myself

read (a LOT less than I used to)



As you all know, everything is a chore... everything is hard. The things I listed here are so painful that I usually cry trying to accomplish them. But, I can still do them.

Ada, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers! I really hope that the VNS works for you!!