Hi Renee, sorry to hear about the RSD
You found the right place for caring people that is fer sure! So far the advice is spot on, and I cant really add much. About the only thing that works for me is a combination of meds, and distracting my mind. But sometimes the pain gets so bad I say things I dont really mean.....the pain talking.
One thing ive learned is to not let the pain cause you to baby the RSD. If you dont keep using it, it will be harder and harder to use it when you need to. I hope everyones advice and true caring about whats going on with you helps a ton.