Hi! My name is Anita and I've had RSD for since June of 2005. I live in a suburb of Kansas City, KS (Overland Park) where with the help of a friend and RSDHope, we have started a support group serving the entire Kansas City Metro area! The outcome is just amazing and it is so wonderful to finally be meeting others who are going throught the same things.
My RSD first started only in my left foot and ankle due to a work accident but because I was not treated aggressively, it has since spread into both my feet and legs up to my hips and into my hands all the way up to my shoulders. I have no insurance (for the past 14 months) so getting proper care is difficult, but I have found that meeting others (online and in person) and helping people find the care they need actually LIFTS MY OWN PAIN! I am looking forward to hearing all of your stories and getting to know each of you! ~Anita~

I have been doing online and phone mentoring as well as the support group for several months now. I truly enjoy helping others find the help they need dealing with this condition. I have been so blessed to have the support of my boyfriend and my son here at home. I don't know what I would have done without them...to cook when I can't, help me walk when I can't and so many other things :)  I've learned the most important thing we can do for another RSDer is to just simply LISTEN. So, if you need information, support, guidance, or someone to listen to you--I'll be happy to help in any way I can!




KC RSD/CRPS SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS!! We generally meet every other week in Overland Park, KS. Please feel free to email me directly at rsd.anita@hotmail.com for more information about the meetings. We have a lot of exciting things planned for 2008 you won't want to miss!