Hi Vanessa,

I suddenly realize I haven't said a proper "hi there and welcome" to you - ooops!
so.....Hi there! Welcome! I think it's just great that some more youngsters are joining us, though shocking that you should all have to endure this at your age - are you really only 16? Wow, that's tough. I'm really interested in how this disease begins in people, what started it for you?

A few people were talking about spasms recently, so I'm sure there are others who suffer from this too, you aren't alone.

I have RSD in my left hand/wrist (luckily not the dominant one) brought on by a colles fracture after a nasty fall. So far no spread, but RSI started in my right hand and whole arm. Keeping it at bay, kind of...

I have agonising cramps in my calf muscles - but I've had them all my life, and I've a host of other stuff giving up on me - old age, don't go there..

Keep asking the questions, you are doing absolutely the right thing in finding out as much about it as poss - good for you

all the best, Happy Christmas!