I think one of the biggest problems with RSD is idiot doctors. RSD causes extreme pain, there were discussions on whether it was neurological many years ago. That has been proven, it's neurological, but how it actually acts we do not know. The receptors that react to injury and pain don't know when to shut down. Because of the intense pain, misdiagnosis and mystery of this disease we get STRESSED!!! Stress can make RSD worse. Counseling works for some just to let the relentless frustration out! My advise - Kick the doctor out of your life, call a good friend, have a glass of wine and a long bubble bath and last but not least - Find a new doctor! I still haven't found one who I would call responsive. Good LUCK!