I've been wondering myself - I've been on b/c for the last couple years, and since I got rsd, I haven't had a period. I've actually been afraid to go off and have my cycle, because I'm afraid with the rsd it would be worse!

I do believe hormones have some link - Especially when you see the reports of how women often go into remission while carrying a baby, but then it comes back with a vengence once you deliver. I wonder if my constant stream of hormones in some way affects things?

I've been asking this question to my drs lately, and I think I will just have to see for myself - I will go off and see if the pain improves, gets worse, or stays the same.

RSDFighter - The pain seemed to get worse for you? What kind of b/c are you taking? I'm on seasonique . . . So I take a pill everyday and don't do the on 3 weeks, sugar pills week 4 sort of schedule.