RSD {Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy}-also goes by CRPS{ Complex Regional Pain Syndrome} is a over reactive sensory condition -disease brought on by damage or trauma to the Sympathetic Nervous System. It can be brought on by an accident, ie: minor trauma or surgery .

extreme sensitivity to touch, burning, swelling, color changes of skin

Burning Pain in Extremities Chronic Pain after Injury or Surgery
Chronic Pain after Injury or Surgery
Cold Feeling in Extremities
Discoloration of the Skin
Edema (Swelling of the Extremities)
Hypersensitivity to Touch
Limited Range of Motion
Muscle Spasms

more info on it-
http://www.rsdinfo.com/
http://www.rsdhope.org/ShowPage.asp?PAGE_ID=4
http://www.rsds.org/2/what_is_rsd_crps/index.html


Have you found our spinal injury & disorders forums?
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=22
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=43

also the chronic pain forum-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10

those will also help with meds, info and pain management