lema56, very sorry about the pain you are going through. My wife has RSD, 10 years now. Its hard for people to understand this condition, even myself because I've never felt that kind of pain. But make no mistake it is very real indeed. My wife seems to think that I do not understand or even believe her, but I do 100%, many on this site know that I do. So, there are many around you who do take you serious, the difference many times may be the fact they do not feel the pain that you feel and never will experience RSD pain ever. This may lead you to think that they have doubts. But there will always be those who don't have a clue and never will until they gain some empathy. Try to educate your family and friends as much as you can.