Hi Sue,
So glad 911 was called in time. There are many cases of rsd spreading by the use of a needle. I never allow blood to be draw on my original hand injury site. There are many examples of rsd spreading or even originating thru a needle injection. Even in having dental work, I have the area numbed before needle injection. I have full body rsd so I have laughing gas before procedures, others have blocks before surgery, It would be good to ask your Dr. anything and everything you might do to prevent spread So many know very little about spread and causes.Take care and keep reading. Everytime I get on this forum and other sites, I learn more and more But I also need to take breaks from information overload. That's not healthy for me and can even promote depression. So I try to balance and notice My feelings.
Sincerely, loretta jewell