when i have rsd flares uglogirl, i try to lie down, use heating pad and have a cup of chamomille tea. but nothing was helping last nite. i just had to wait for it to pass. i tried stretching a little and that helped a little. as for ice i never use it because my dr said ice was not good for rsd. it can cause further damage of the nerves. if i were you i would check with your dr before using anymore ice. thanks for all of your kind thoughts. hugs.