I also notice that when I do more repetitive movements, my symptoms are worse.

I have RSD in my right arm for definite and possibly left arm (I see my PT's next week to discuss this) and if I am doing a lot of writing, my pain will go up a lot and my arm will begin to swell and change colour. I don't like writing that much now that I have RSD as my handwriting is really bad and the pain from it is really high but can't avoid it seeing as I go to school on a part time basis (I go on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday although I have been off this week)!

Computer work also seems to make my symptoms worse. I'm not sure if I have RSI but if I have been on the computer for too long, my arm will start hurting a lot - especially in the index fingers so I have to stop what I am doing and then rest. I used to always be on the computer but now that I have RSD, I have to limit what I do and not do too much typing.

I have also noticed that if I am brushing my hair, the pain in my arm will go up a lot. When I used to just have RSD pain in my right arm, it wasn't too bad as I could use my left arm to brush my hair but now that my left arm also has pain, it has made things pretty difficult!!

I haven't really found anything that helps with the pain from repetitive exercises other than taking a break and not overdoing things! Theres a fine line between doing too much and doing too little and it's really important that you listen to your body. My Doctor is always telling me to keep moving so I do the best I can but stop if I think things are getting too bad. I have a Dragon Voice Software for my computer that I use sometimes when the pain is too much and it is really useful - you talk to the voice software and it types everything for you!

I'm sorry that you have to deal with this also. Just know that I care and know what you are going through and that you aren't alone!! Take care and if you ever need anyone to talk to, please know that I am here for you!!

Alison.