hi phyllis,
welcome to the forum. use the search space to see lots of good info on the topic of your choice. there is a bunch of info there.
yes, ice is a swear word to rsd-ers unless it is in your drink!
sounds like you have had quite a time of it. i hope you find a good doctor. my advice is always do your own reseach and choose your own course of care and meds. no one knows more about you that you do. every case of rsd i have read of, and that is many, is different and people choose different paths. so read read read and ask away if you have questions. joan