Hi there,
I am so glad that you saw a nice doctor - that is really good. My doctor is not very nice, we are trying to get a referal somewhere else.
I am glad that your pain went away for a day or so, but I am sorry that it is coming back again (((hugs)))
As for the treatment, every doctor is different. Some doctors just want to do Physiotherapy, some want to try medication (for example, nerve blocks, morphine etc) whilst others like to do both. My doctors piut me on medication and I see a Physiotherapist once a week, what medication are you on?
Many people find it difficult to do Physiotherapy without something helping their pain. I have not found a medication that works yet.
I would have a word with your Physiotherapist, tell him/her that the excersises you have to do hurt you a lot. Most of the tasks I have to do hurt a hell of a lot!
Have you thought about seeing another Physiotherapist?
RSD CAN spread, the RSD spread from my foot to my arm, and many people I know have full body RSD. Your Physiotherapist sounds like she does not know what she is talking about. Just because you don't have the typical symptoms of RSD does not mean you don't have it!
Take care
ALISON