Originally Posted by WaterRabbit

Hi,

What study(ies) tell us to avoid ice? I'm curious, as I'm new to RSD, and have been through a LOT of doctors, a LOT of studies on me, and a LOT of conflicting info!

I was initially put on antibiotics, as I didn't have any known injury, but was VERY ill with the flu (likely H1N1), but have old back injuries - after months of studies and 2 more on the way, I'm told, now by 4 doctors, that this is RSD, and to get the nerve block. Mine affects my foot and leg, was on crutches, then told today no more crutches (thank God, as I have other pain issues already before this started!)

I'm just trying to do my best to take care of myself the best I can - been told my case is one of the worst they've seen. If I take my foot out of elevation, its almost immediate pain and withing a few minutes, my foot starts turning blue, red, etc., then goes up my leg... started with my foot, not is all the way up my leg at times to my groin area.

Thanks in advance anyone can offer re: good studies with the best outcomes!

read a lot, and heard a lot of conflicting information... Would like to see what has worked for others!

Thanks!