Hi Juls and Welcome to NeuroTalk,

I am so sorry you had that awful experience. If you end up diagnosed RSD from this blood draw, it will not be the first case as a result of damage to the nerve causing RSD.Again, I am so sorry. Did you see the Dr. after this event and tell him what happened. I would get a tablet and start documenting times and dates, names, everything, including phone calls. I agree with getting help as soon as possible. Neurologist, especially one with experience with RSD. There is a national organization RSDA, name the state you are in and zip code or larger city and start getting names with experience in RSD. It's better you don't self diagnosis. you can also try to get name of RSD support group and get name of a good neurologist from the leader. The name and number should be on the website. It is the understanding of those with RSD that ice never be used on an effected limb. The hot burning pain is a typical symptom. The withdrawal of the hand in a claw shape is also typical of RSD. I don't any Drs. in your state, sorry.

Drs. will shy away from you as soon as they hear your account. They just don't want to be drawn into a possible lawsuit. My daughter is a court reporter and has done deposition for lady getting RSD from medical procedure. Dr. omitted letting her know of risk of possible RSD from the procedure.

Hope you find a good Dr. Could also check Pain Management Group of Drs. and ask if they have one experienced in RSD. Hopefully you don't have it, like someone mentioned, inflammation. I hope so. Important to get diagnosis and treatment soon. Please let us know what you find out. Sincerely, Loretta