My Life with RSD
By Gina, age 17, Pennsylvania
I have no other choice but to deal
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy is all too real
Hoping that the pain will go away
But it's always there, every day
I don't do this for attention
And I am not aiming for perfection
I just want my old life back
But this disease always wants to attack
Can't walk, swim, or dance pain free
The RSD is controlling me
The pain today is really intense
Sometimes all of this makes no sense
Looks like the RSD has spread
I guess it's another day laying in bed
Mom's gonna schedule another doctor's appointment
I hope it doesn't lead to disappointment
Just got on a new medication
And I had some procedures without sedation
Through all of this I will remain strong
I hope this flare-up doesn't stay for too long
I will still continue to always laugh and smile
I've had RSD for quite awhile
The burning and the cold is here day and night
We need to find a cure and not give up the fight
