Hi Lisa. Mine started in my right hand and wrist. It is now pretty much in my whole right arm but is worst in my hand, wrist, forearm and shoulder. But that doesn't mean yours will spread beyond your hand.

I hope your nerve block went well today. I had one but it didn't work but I know it works for some members of this group. I really hope that it works for you.

I remember when I was first diagnosed, I found it difficult to deal with the lack of a prognosis. CRPS/RSD is not well understood and it seems to affect us all differently. But I will say that my hand and wrist are better now than they were when I was first diagnosed 16 months ago. Back then, my hand was so swollen you couldn't even see that I had knuckles...there was not even a suggestion of knuckles. I couldn't move my fingers more than a tiny bit that was almost imperceptible. Now, my hand and wrist are still a bit swollen but not much (most days). I am still in pain but I have a functioning hand and I am working full time.

Hang in there and let us know how the nerve block went.

KimA