I know we all dread and fear spread but it is important to always consider other possibilities. It is too easy with this syndrome to attribute everything to it and that is a great disservice to ourselves. Neither we nor our doctors should ever throw everything into the CRPS basket without properly checking.

Rashes, arthritis, rheumatological problems, neuritis from repetitive motion or medications, infections, etc can all masquerade as CRPS and not be treated appropriately. We owe it to ourselves to keep a high level of suspicion about other problems (which we may be more susceptible to) before assuming a new symptom is spread. When in doubt, check it out!

Sending Healing Love, Littlepaw