This is unrelated to my RSD, but last night I ended up in the ER because of an allergic reaction. Yesterday morning I woke with a rash on my neck and it just got worse during the day. I took benadryl throughout the day and I got worse. Because of that, I decided I should go in. By that time I had welts all over my neck, chest and face, on top of the awful rash. I went to the same ER that handled my last allergic reaction (much worse that this one). They were great although some of them did not know what RSD or CRPS was. I just told them where it was and where they could put the BP cuff and IV. My right arm is the only option so that is where everything was placed, but I think that is why my hand flared and hurt like ****. I am much better today, except for a monster headache.

I have no idea what caused this reaction!?! The only thing different was cereal I ate for dinner (yeah, exciting I know ), it was a new (gluten free) one, but I had it Sunday morning with no problem. My pain level was higher that night too so I took my usual nausea and pain meds before bed. I have taken this combination of promethazine and demerol many, many times, but not right before going to bed. I sure hope it wasn't the meds because demerol is the only pain med I can take with less side effects (get a little headache vs migraine with some), I have to take the promethazine with it or I will get really nauseous.

So frustrated with everything happening and then this

Hope everyone is having a less pain day.
Nanc