hi, yes that was me that mentioned the epson salts to desi. i had heard that from someone on a yahoo rsd support group site years ago.it does work. i have found some with lavender and they are great for relaxing. i only find it difficult getting in and out of the tub so i don't do it as often as i would like. i'm glad it helps. i have the added neuropathy with foot drop and so it is a bit dangerous whenever i have my brace off. joan

Yes, I too am a bit wobbly after a long soak. I have sort of a funny, trick knee and I cannot put my full weight on it to get out of the tub SO I have this little routine to get out safely. I roll over on my stomach then get up on both knees, equal weight, the hold on for Dear life to side of tub and soapdish handle then put most of my weight on that oppostie hand. My Mum had this same weak knee thing and so does my daughter and grand- daughter. Has to do with a slight deformity of the right hip, knee and ankle. Really makes my low back hurt sometimes if I stand too long. and getting older is NOT helping.

I read something about that "foot drop" thing a long time ago Joan_M. Does this have anything to do with wearing clogs?? I mean to help it?

my foot drop is the result of the same bad surgery, hip replacement, that caused my rsd. i cannot walk without a brace and shoes. usually i wear sneakers but i find them very uncomfortable. i wear a wide but it seems it is not wide enough by the end of the day. i get out of the tub the sme way you do ... not pretty, but it works! i am always afraid of that hand slipping when i push on it and then i would be down and out!!! ha!
joan

Lavender, Joan??? where do I get the lavender?? Now, I feel left out!! Lavender helps calm. "Great Mind's want to know"?? LOL Thanks for the epsom salt advice by the way!!! Love, Desi

hi desi, i got lavender epson salts at walmart. they are wonderful. maybe on line too? i have not tried that. i bought a bunch when i saw them and so have not looked since. i suppose you could also just add the drops of lavender to the epson bath too for the same affect. joan