Hi Mike..

As far as the RSD being in the hip/groin area where a catheter could be inserted, well I have known for a while now that my bladder is affected (though WCB still says it is not possible) and I know my kidney areas ache like labour backpain to the point that I cannot speak while it is happening, and then its gone till next time.. also I have residule pain... like an echo amplified on my hips as well as legs (even pulling pants up hurts for a bit before it tapers off).

I think it is in my whole body.. rolling aches and cramps stabs and peircing jabs.. they cant see what I feel.. (I have a nasty gremlin that climbs my body with a pick axe) My doc listens to the WCB doc that says it cant spread and so my doc has been hunting for other causes for these problems.. wanna pull out my hair but I'd probibly set off that area.

tonight my chest is cold to the touch and if I leave my hand there it will continue to draw the heat out of my hand and fingers till they are too cold to continue or help.. that symptom came just before the chest pain by about a month so June 2006.. my origional injury causing RSD was May 2005.

soft comfortable WARM clothes always, nothing restricting.. a bra left on too long seems to cause pains in chest up into the neak, when removed pain recedes for a bit... like echo pain I get from a keyboard on my lap it can send me over a bend if i cant figure out thats what is thats making everything hurt and move it quick.

an I get what feels like ice in my veins when my chest is cold it runs down the inside of each arm to the elbow (sometimes to wrist) like what it feels lile if an IV is too cold and running fast.. but it burns cold.

man I always seem to be whining I dont mean to... its just so frustrating and doctors dont wanna believe it spreads meanwhile somethins havin a smorgasboard in my organs.. I try give them information but I have not exactly moved along the expected (huh) road.. seems I found a hill.

Take care and stay warm.. and thanks mike,
Sandra