Wow, that is strange.where I am, if you get more than 2 or 3 prescriptions of pain meds, they are pawning you off on pain management. Originally my podiatrist thought I was a drug seeker until he saw the rsd results. Then he felt like a jerk. I think every state and country is different. I've heard some states are much tighter in their pain laws. I hope you get it sorted out. Did I read you would be getting an scs trial possibly? If so, that helped me immensely until I had a seizure. I understand the child care situation. Luckily, mine are getting old enough to be home alone. If I were close, I would keep your child! that's one thing I miss: teaching. If I get all this back under control, hopefully I can teach again. I have an M.Ed. Anyway, rsd is frustrating disease and I think everyone gets discouraged. I know I have been lately. It's definitely misunderstood. If I read correctly, I saw northwest, and I have read many times Washington is notoriously difficult on chronic pain patients. I wish you luck, and I wish I could help. If you need to talk or vent, I'll listen. Hope things get better. The pool is an excellent suggestion. I love warm pools. If they're cold, I wind up shaking like a leaf. I have no temp control. I look silly.

TK