Swelling and stiffness, especially in the morning, is one of the symptoms of arthritis. There is much more to a good diagnosis, of course, and you have other things going on, too.

But, my rheumatologist has seen very few "combination" patients -- both rheumatiod arthritis and RSD -- and has commented that my symptome are not exactly like most RA patients.

If your regular doctor is not able to get anywhere, ask about a referral to a rheumatologist.

Hope you get better. This could be a simple treatment. (Fingers crossed, even though it hurts!)

Mike