Hello,

A side affect of RSD is an irregular heart beat. The first time it happened to me I went to the ER. My husband is a paramedic my heart rate was 300 and we were sure I was having a heart attack. I see my cardiologit every 6 months and my heart is fine. He told me that a very small percentage of open heart patients develope RSD. I have been taking Atenenol for the last 4 years it keeps my heart rate in check. I also take Ativan for anxiety.
Take care
Sherrie