I had horrible sensitivity to touch in my hand when my RSD started a few years ago. It now is much milder except for cold air.

In the beginning I forced myself to touch things even if it caused horrible pain. I started by petting my cats and dog and washing and drying my hand. I live alone so I was basically forced to have to use the hand in certain situations even if it was excruciatingly painful. My hand and arm have major atrophy and really can't do much except to support things, etc.

I also was in therapy because my RSD was a result of 3 surgeries. So I also had to do exercises, get massages and ultrasound treatment no matter how bad it hurt. I'm thankful for the therapy. Although I have little use of the arm and hand. I would have none if I didn't force myself through the pain.