Well my rsd has finally caused me to have to quit working. Ive had an at home daycare for a couple years. Its been getting to this point for a while. I had talked to the parents six months ago about this possibly happening but kept fighting through the pain cause I love what I do. Apart from increased pain my insomnia is horrible and I'm so exhausted I can barely function.
I know others here can relate. I'm just venting.. its sad.

I'm sorry, that is sad Keep your head up though...and try not to stress too much...that's bad for us. I know, I know, easier said than done, right?

Thanks
the positive thing is I will be spending every day in the pool.. I'm hoping it will get rid of some of the stiffness.

I know where you are coming from. I own a personal training business and I just told some people yesterday that I'm really considering quitting my business. My clients are very understanding and I can sit most of the time but even just getting to work and setting stuff up and dragging weights around is getting to be too much. Plus I'm 6 month preggers so all around it's tough. I DON'T want to give it up b/c it's my lifeline to normalcy in the midst of all this pain, but I think it's making things worse.

I would definitely suggest taking up a hobbie that involves contact with others. I decided to take up the fiddle so I would have something to do when I'm sitting at home and a weekly class to engage with others.

That's great advice..and easily followed since all the kids I watch are family. Three relatives had babies all within two weeks of eachother. So I have three 1 and 1/2 yr olds... definitely tough to keep up now and I just don't feel safe doing it.

I could list about 50 activities that this disease has taken from me! I try not to dwell but it's hard..since I have limited movement ion arms and legs, my iPad has been my new passion..

Deb

me too deb.. this was a big one for me though.
Glad you have found something to focus on.

this beast has taken oct of my hobbies as well. even playing french horn, and piano are difficult now. I try to be philosophic now, not always good though.