There are no "stages" anymore with RSD. If they are referenced it should be for historical information only. No one has every single simple progressing through rsd. People have many symptoms across the board. If a bone scan is taken within the first three months, it usually shows up as "rsd positive" because of the blood flow abnormality which causes changes to the bone. It can then clear up and may or may not lead to osteporosis. I've had rsd over 6 years now and don't have osteo.

I agree with amb. Talk with your doctor to see if a supplement would be enough or whether one of the prescriptions would possibly be better for you. Especially if you already have osteo.

Hugs,

Karen