Hi Suzi,

I have been diagnosed with TOS, RSD and fibromyalgia. First was the TOS but then got RSD because of the rib resection surgery done 8/05.

First I would ask you to research RSD a little bit and see if the symptoms listed sound like you. Does the burning only happen after you stretch that muscle?

The burning sensation is like your skin is on fire. Mine is sometimes like a sunburn, but much worse. I also have horrible allodynia on my arm along with discoloration. Allodynia is horrible sensitivity. Examples are: the ceiling fan hurts because of the wind, the wagging of a dogs tail hurts, a hair from a cat/dog that touches my arm hurts, temperature differences, etc. Allodynia is extreme sensitivity. Some people have more allodynia than others. I cannot wear a short-sleeved shirt without a lidocaine patch on my arm.

I would take a few minutes and read about RSD. Hopefully, you don't have this. There is no cure and his horribly painful.