If there is any "truth" I have learned, it is that there are no two cases of RSD the same, and each person responds differently to treatment plans.

Over the years, I have tried most of the pain relievers out there at one time or another. I have been on ibuprofen, Tramadol, Percocet, methadone, oxycodone - so many I would need to get out my records to name them all. Sometimes they will work for a while and then stop working and I need to switch.

The same thing is true for mechanical relief like warm baths, heating pads, etc. Some days they work, other days they do nothing.

I do not say this to be discouraging, only to tell you to be patient and keep trying. All of the people who have responded have excellent suggestions of non-prescription remedies. I also personally like a heating pad on a medium-low setting. Give these suggestions a try and see what they do. Just don't be alarmed if you don't get the pain relief others have. Remember that this is normal.

Mike