It definitely helps to know others understand your pain. I came up with that explanation when trying to explain to a friend the pain I was having.

I agree with the sensitivity exercises. I live alone and aside from the therapist having me do sensitivity exercises (originally for my surgery scar) I was more or less forced to do things that caused pain (sensitivity) because there was no one else here to do things. I think that was the major thing that helped with my sensitivity. Petting my animals, doing dishes, opening door handles, folding laundry...all day to day stuff that is very difficult to do 1 handed. So even though it hurt I used the hand with the RSD.