Tracy,

Sorry for butting in here, your questions were kind of directed towards Frogga, but here's my experience.

My RSD started on my right arm, and after it got really bad it took about 9 months to spread full body. A lot of people the RSD doesn't spread, or it just spreads a teeny bit. NO! Do not expect it to spread full body- that does NOT usually happen, okay, sweetie?! I know how fast those thoughts can creep into your mind- and that's rough. Don't think it'll happen, it really isn't the norm!


Maybe you could get a counselor who is experienced in dealing with pain- ask your pain management doctor- sometimes they have programs with a PM Dr and a psychologist who works with pain, as far as I know. You should be able to glean ideas from the RSD/ counseling thread. You *can* get a lot of support from RSD folks on the internet, but if you are going through depression, and not blues, a counselor in addition would be great.

Huge hugs, and don't be expecting the RSD to spread like that. xxxxxxx