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Originally Posted by lema56
I have had rsd for almost 2years, and have been guarding it even before I was diagnosed b/c of severe pain. Now, I need to drive, and I need to figure out a way to stop guarding my left hand and arm that has rsd with extreme pain. Movement hurts so much, and that's why it is hard for me to do it. And I have a claw hand; but I can move it, it just hurts more to. So any advice, experiences, stories?
Thank you.
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I have had RSD in my left wrist/hand for over 5 1/2 years. Since the injury in my wrist, I have not been able to really use that hand, so I adapted to driving with just my right hand. I had to be very careful to not try to use my left because it doesn't have the strength needed and the pain is excruciating. Driving with one hand is most definitely possible as long as you're not driving a stick shift. I can no longer drive due to narcolepsy, but don't let RSD stop you from living...and driving. Believe me, you can adapt!