Hi Smoke,
Yes, reddish color and swelling are definetly signs of RSD. Do you have a good RSD Dr.
If not, check into finding a good orthopedic hand specialist. Like a sports injury group. They have a Dr. for Hand, Dr. for knees, Dr. for shoulder etc. After 4 years of RSD, that is what I did. The ortho hand diagnosed me in 1 minute. Came back home and found a good neurologist and a good ortho hand Doc. I underwent the physical therapy, and got part use of my fingers back. They now can bend a little, enough to type, cut my own food etc. If I hadn't been misdiagnosed and got into p.t. sooner, I'm sure I would have full use of my left hand. I have full body RSD. When my toes started curling up, my Dr. had me start exercising right away in the pool. and in about 4 months, my toes were touching the ground again. So important to get therapy and keep limbs from freezing up and being paralyzed. You are EARLY in catching this spread, if that is what it truly is. Please don't delay in getting to Dr. and therapy. Take care, loretta