Hi everyone

My name is Shelly. I am 39 and was diagnosed with RSD around 6 months ago. It is in my left arm/hand. I know it may spread. I also have some post surgical nerve damage in that hand. I am right handed so at least at this point my dominant hand works correctly.

Prior to my doctor diagnosis I had 3 separate surgeries on my arm. It all started from a median nerve entrapment at the elbow. A year later I also had carpal tunnel in the same arm. The 3 surgeries were all in less than a year and a half.

I won't bore you with all the details of surgeries, therapies, etc. As time goes on I am sure I will fit in parts of the stories here and there.

I am an animal lover I have 1 dog a pit bull named Khan. I am training him to be my service dog. I have 5 cats ranging in age from 13 yrs old to 1 year old. I also have a chinchilla and a red eared slider turtle. My animals have really helped me keep it together.