My daughter's RSD start was swift and immediate. Had a swollen hand which they thought was MRSA, went in to operate, the next day her hand/arm were extremely swollen, very painful to the touch, color changes etc. Over time it has evolved but the symptoms were just as bad in the beginning as they were during her worst flare. She has been pain free for 6 wks 4 days now with inpatient ketamine infusions.

Liz