How does the arm look?
RSD spreads with injury as well as other ways.

When you have RSD and injure your body anywhere you can get RSD spread to that area.. I know this is all so new and scary for you as a mother, and I realy do feel for you both.. but early knowlege is so important to avoid more complications.

http://www.rsds.org/2/library/articl...chwartzman.pdf

This is a link to a study that shows the various ways that RSD can spread, just press on the link.

I am not saying that is what is going on but I wouldn't be too sceptical (sp?) about it and be aware of the spreading possibilities, it is important that she be active but equaly important that she be careful. Trama to other areas of the body can equal RSD in those areas as well.. and reinjury to her foot can mean a whole lot worse RSD in her foot than it is now as well as spread up her leg..

I know this is alot for you to take Sandy but you are going to do fine, just be there for her and learn as much as you can, and remember we are here for you both.

hugs,
Sandra