DO NOT let them use ice. I have a high pain threshold thanks to this disease. You might want to discuss with your drs about a different med to use. Also try epsom salt soaks. They are wonderful. It helps with my inflammation and then I can crash with a little lower pain. I have it in left knee going down to my foot. Makes it hard let me tell you. I haven't been in remission per say. I have had this for almostm10 yrs. Some days are good some days are bad. Look up the different treatments and talk to your drs. All of you might come up with a different game plan that might work. Remember also what works for 1 doesnt another and heat is good ice is bad. Keep positive as much as possible. Also I think it was Vrae or Zookester that suggested Arnica cream. Keep moving as much as you can. With rsd its the old adage use it or loose it. Its real for us.