Originally Posted by steelrgrl

My significant other (of 16 years) was diagnosed with RSD about 6 years ago. He was going to the doctor's for about 4 years immediately following his diagnosis and was on meds. About 2 years ago, he decided that he did not want to be on meds any longer and stopped taking them (all of them). He has not been been to see his doctor since then either. Lately, he seems to be getting worse. He is in pain a lot more and he is so mean. I have never seen him like this. He used to treat me like gold and now I walk on eggshells around him, which is NOT me at all. I am trying to be supportive, but I don't know what to do. Are emotional changes normal with RSD, especially if he is not getting any help? Is there anything I can do, short of dragging him to his doctor's office? I don't know where to turn and I don't want to give up on 16 years. Any advice is appreciated! Thank you.