Neko,
Hi, I'm so sorry for your diagnosis, but am happy to hear you are getting your treatment plans together rather quickly. My CRPS began in my right wrist after the removal of a small ganglion cyst. It is now in both arms, hands and is beginning to spread to my shoulders and upper back. I can relate with some of your In-Law issues. Both my Mil and BIL think I'm lying. One of the hardest parts of our CRPS is that it is for the most part invisible. If I can offer one piece of advise, please don't try to hold it together. Fall apart, it's ok!!! Your diagnosis is life altering not only for yourself, but for your Husband and Children. I held it together and kept everything I was feeling and thinking inside, until I completely lost it and it wasn't pretty be honest with your Husband about how you feel not only physically it emotionally. He can be your number one advocate. Especially on the days you can't do it for yourself. Try not to worry what anybody else thinks, focus on yourself and your family. Your life will become a day by day adventure, and you are now Indiana Jones. A lot of things will be changing in your life, just take it slowly, try not to over stress ( I know it's almost impossible ) and when the pain becomes to much, don't hide it. Take a time out for yourself , maybe a dark room with soothing music, or some aromatherapy or even sometimes a pity party is necessary your life is now different it that doesn't mean that is has to fall apart. I truly wish you a few moment of peace everyday. Corey