Recently the weather has been too hot for my pain and makes me flare more, but on flare days I usually don't have much, if any energy to go outside so that helps. Doing things such as lifting things with my arms hurts but I know that I need to try to keep them moving even though it hurts. I haven't had much of an appetite but I try to make shakes with protien in them for when I don't have the energy to make a real meal.

You might consider trying the 4 F's diet, or even a Paleo diet which is similar. --High quality fish, organic grass fed meat, free range chicken and organic produce. Avoid all processed foods.

I will roast a chicken and veggies and have it for several meals. It takes minutes to put together, and I just reheat leftovers in the same pan in the oven, so not much energy is needed. --You could look into Meals on Wheels and see the quality of the food as well.

hi crpsspoonie. flares comes and go with rsd and weather can provoke them or nothing at can provoke them. when they happen to me i get a heating pad, cup of teas and cookies and lie in bed and watch a comedy for distraction until the flare passes. i don't take tramadol but take another pain killer that my pm dr prescribes alone with neurontin aka gabapentin. i find that i need the combination of the two to help manage my rsd pain and flare ups. maybe you could ask your dr about trying something like that too if you want. warm epsom salt baths are helpful to me too along with listening to classical music. i hope that your flare ends soon and that you feel better soon too. now i really have to sign off because my eyes getting really blurry and i am dizzy again. time for bed rest again. take care and hugs to all.

hi crpsspoonie. i just wanted to let you know that i was thinking about you and hope you're feeling better today. sending warm thoughts and soft hugs your way.