Hi R U, I have so often felt the same way. I feel so guilty when my 75 year old dad has to mow my yard and shovel my snow. I have wondered about the issue of RSD being similar to a terminal illness. In all reality, even though we all hope, we know that there is no end in sight and things will continue to get worse. However, terminal illness is treated more humanely than RSD, adequate pain control, home health care and even to the point that terminal patients can sometimes say how and when they want to give up and die. I pray that soon I will have this option. Lisa