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Post a new topicby livingwith on Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:15 pm

My mom was diagnosed with RSD some time ago and has progressively gotten worse over the years. It started off only in her left arm and has traveled up to her face as well as down all the way to her feet. It makes daily tasks like walking or raising her arm difficult and painful. The only thing that seems to stop the pain are the narcotics that are prescribed to her. I hate to see/hear her when she takes these medications because it is like she is another person who is incapable of a conversation...Read the full article
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Re: living with RSD

Post a new topicby dorirsd on Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:17 pm

Hi,
I live in RI and was also put on disability for rsds. i have it in my left arm face sholders and into the right arm. any info that i can help you with. i would be glad to share. It sounds like your mom and I have alot in common so far with rsd
thanks
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