i missed the gma segment on rsd. if it's possible for someone to provide a link to it (if that's ok to do) i would appreciate it. from the posts i'm reading here it sounds like they are comparing it to fibromyalgia.
rsd is so different because it has visisble as well as invisible symptoms, whereas fibro does not.
that's not to say they are not both real, because i have both and believe me the pain they both cause are real. it's just means that rsd causes deformities and symptoms like shiny skin, lack of rom and temperature changes on top of burning and deep stabbing electrical like pain. fibro cause a deep aching pain that has no physical symptoms that can be seen by the naked eye.
it's a shame that the news doesn't do more research on this illness. but at least they are starting to mention it which i guess is better then nothing.