Hi Debbie!

Welcome to NT, hopefully you will find the insight and support you desire here...I sure have.

I know it is very frustrating when friends and family just don't get it. I know many of us here have struggled with it. I have RSD through most of my body and I've received the comments..."you look normal, you must be ok" and "I can't see the pain, so it must not be there". One problem is that they do not understand, so they judge. I have educated my closest friends and some family members; they understand better now.

Wishing you the best.
Nanc