i know it was mention about the epson salt i use this alot. i have full body rsd .. and it helps. for me i have to get the water as hot as i can stand. and sit in it as long as possible. for the arm i would try to do the same thing. also water therapy is good idea i do it also at the Y and it does help.

the spreading. there really isnt anything that i have found to stop it.. IMO .. i know some say blocks etc.. well it doesnt do it for me. i would fight for pain meds to control the pain. because here is the problem with the RSD once you get into that horrible pain and you have no back up plans for it.. its very hard to get it under control. i went a couple years with out any meds period. and i know how tuff this can be.. i have tried it all ..

try the bath .. it may help..

carrie