I got RSD after TOS surgery and I was in my late 40's. Jim, you might have a point of interest in the race issue of RSD. I have met at least 12 people with RSD and all of them are white. Interesting.

Kim, Mine sure didn't burn out. It took us years to get it to calm down. Like Loretta, I have a good Dr. He was determined to get me better so we worked hard at it. Meds, PT, Triggerpoint injections, blocks, etc. If I had sat around and waited for mine to burn out, I would have killed myself from the pain.

It might be possible, but I've not seen anyone with it in my area have it to burnout without medical help.

Ada