I have been suffering with RSD for 10 years. My RSD affects my left foot and left thigh, and through out the years, I have found relief via different therapies, the fact is that my pain has never truly gone away.
I was married for close to five years, and in the beginning my ex wife knew what I was going through. When I first met her, I was experiencing a reprive from the level 8-10 pain that I had so frequently when I first was diagnosed. I would say my pain was in the 3-4 level, with flare ups into the upper levels every now and then.
A little over a year ago, I re-injured my left foot, and the RSD pain returned to the 8--10 level. I started missing work, seeking help from doctors, and became depressed. My ex did not support me in anyway. She thought I was using the pain as an excuse to get out of doing things. I was basically suffering alone. She treated me horibly, insulting me, calling me lazy and worthless.
We seperated over the holidays last year and our divorce became final in the new year. I still suffer the pain of the RSD. I dont know how someone can be so cruel and heartless. I had supported her through everything. Maybe it was because she couldnt see the pain I was going through. Whenever the pain became too much I would go to bed and cry and struggle with it until the flare up subsided or until my bt medicine kicked in. I would never cry in front of her. I was afraid to.
To those who suffer RSD and have the support of a spouse/significant other, count your blessings. You have a good person there. It is so much more difficult to live with this thing alone than it is with the support of a strong, loving person.
peace
terry
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