I try not to talk about my illness at all. Most people who meet me do not know that I have anything wrong with me. (it's easier for me to hide it than for so many others because I can still walk well most of the time). If people ask about my shoulder, since many of my co-workers, neighbors and family know I had 2 shoulder surgeries, I just tell them its coming along. When really pressed for information, I usually reply that "my sympathetic nervous system burped along the way when I was healing" and ask whoever I am talking to about themself. Most people would much rather talk about themselves, anyway.

When I really want to talk to people about RSD, I come here.

Sandy