You might want to ask your Dr. about Lidoderm patches. I wrap them around the part of my hand that hurts and it does help. I also wrap the heating pad around the patch to make it stick better and to get the med to work quicker.

I have RSD in my hands, triggerfinger syndrome, carpal petal syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome. I see my hand surgeon tomorrow. He gave me shots in my right hand when I was last in there and I just about past out. They had to let me lay down and then they had Bill to come in to help me out when I left. He gave me 4 shots in the palm of my hand at the end of each finger. He's not doing that again. They hurt. I don't know what tomorrow will bring but he doesn't want to do surgery on me because of the RSD.

About the Lidoderm pathes. They are very helpful. You can put them anywhere that you are hurting and you will see some difference. Please think about asking your Dr. about them. There are several people on here I believe that uses them.

Hope you feel better soon.
Ada