Thank you for your reply. My car accidents were in 96 and 99, and involved the neck, although I have had a very stiff and sore lower back for many years. Back then, I was diagnosed with cervical disk disease, and 4 buldging disks.

I don't know if this is relevant, but on Xmas, the day before I woke with most of my body having the sharp jabbing pains, I had carried my baby nephew who is around 30 lbs.

I also forgot to mention that in the last week I have been getting burning like sensations in different areas of both legs. It seems to only affect the skin, and only last for about 5 seconds at a time. I also forgot to say that for the last couple of years I have had one foot and one hand colder than the other. The difference is very noticeable.

I had neve r heard of rsd until recently. After years of this, I asked my pcp if he has
any ideas. He did say that maybe rsd or an auto immune disease.

Thanks for any insight