Hey deb
Yes ,RSd does deterorate bone density,,thats one reason why they encourage us to move,,the nerve damage that RSD causes,trys to shut down that limb for deteroration,but by forceing movement,we prolong the bone loss,,but to directly answer you question,,,The dr;s recommend a BONE SCAN....I had one and it show how much bone loss thru out my feet and hip and shoulders and pelvic , that im loseing,,It also shows hots spots,,meaning infected areas,that you may not even feel pain in yet,,It is a good dignostic test to help prove you have RSD to who ever doesnt believe you,,,,As for the meds,,The morphine sulfate release 15 mg ,,didnt help me,but I thought that {cake] on this forum was getting relief from it,,oxycotin and methadone are said to help..I dont have those,,but I as well as {fmichael} get relief from anti depressant for break thru pain,,,,xanx will bring my pain from an 8 to 6 everytime, { .05 mg],