paininthefoot11, Hi. i started out doing PT desensitizing 1st with soft cloth then getting up to using rice. Then slow movements with very little repitition. We found if i did something 3-4 times i was ok if i did 10 forget it i flared. I did no lifting or long stretches or i would flare. It was ashame because therapist are use to pushing the limits but they cant and some dont get it that with RSD you cant overdue. My RSD spread from arm to everywhere. Then i started with hot water therapy just walking and movements. Even with that therapist tried to push it so i ended up just doing water therapy and stretching on my own. We even bought a hot tub so i can do it daily. The warm water also desensitizes the skin and helps keep me putting weight on my feet. Tens unit helps but i can not use it on the original injury. I swear by epsom salt baths or in a bucket for my feet. I use that all the time and get relief. hope you find relief. momof4