Hi there..
Ali can you get your mom to take a picture of your arm now and post it so we know what to watch for with infection,, so others can know if it is just normal RSD swelling or mabie infection.. I had a bite that blew up my ankle for awhile too. Sory you are doing so poorly honey.. I hope you are feeling better real soon.

Grey hound lover (GLH?) lol sory its just a mouthful.. I had missed your post to me here.. sometimes I just come on to post a link and dont read.. depends on mood pain and time.. then they slip away,you know same ol.. lol.. feel gidy today for some reason.. but hon honestly I am not all knowing as you put it, I just read alot to distract me from the pain.. Alot of what I post too is because I think it's important for us all to see the options and treatments avaliable, and so we can make informed decisions about our own care.

My own opinions about acupuncture is somewhat gaurded.. I know people who say it's helped them but I personaly would not try acupuncture, mostly because my RSD is generalized so I am now very leary of any treatment that my body may consider invasive anywhere.. second I am a big chicken at the best of times and third WCB wont pay for it here.. *sigh* I would however try acupressure I think.. the studys sound good but what works for one.. it may not work for another.. but I think it's a bit expensive for me at presesnt too.

I am looking into a study that works with the middle ear and hot or cold water in the inner ear canal.. sounds realatively unenvasive and is having very promising results with RSD.. I am in contact with a group doing a clinical trial in California.. I wish I could go and be a part of it.. another *sigh* lol..


Take care my friends,
Sandra

Ohh and I second the grapeseed extract.. its another antioxadent, but always check with your doctor is also a good habit.