[Jimking]

Many know on this board that I don't have RSD, my wife does. I have a simple question for those who have had RSD for years. What percentage of your pain is do to stress? Me, not able to feel this pain, can't even really imagine it, wonders how stress plays into the pain. I've had toothaches and back pain from hard work and know that stress can elevate those issues because of the nerves. My hunch or feeling is stress can increase RSD pain upwards to 50%.
The reason I ask is that my wife and I live in a rat race. And between this rat race and SSDI issue I believe lowering our stress will make for a happier Suzy. I am planning on selling our house of many years regardless whether she receives her benefits or not. We have a choice of leaving this rat race, move to a very quiet place or move to the outer reaches of this rat race. I feel that I'd need employment quickly so that complicates things, but if her illness is quieted I'd take the risk in a heart beat. Any thoughts anyone?

thanks, jim