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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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Ok.. as far as the claw hand.. it is painful but the best thing to do is stretch it out. this is how I was treated with my carpal tunnel and pinched nerve. and now with the RSD I am glad I learned this before. as far as the foot
I have to stretch it out myself manually so it doesn't curl up. so I do know the pain of trying to stretch it. as far as guarding.. I keep my hand close when in crowded areas.Wich I rarely put myself in that position. my feet i guard with my cane. "always" the feet are never safe. as far as driving .. don't fear using just one hand.. my grandfather was only a righty as he was missing his left arm. and he drove standard shift. its possible just requires time and patience to learn. good luck