Thank you Cathie - I've actually tried a heating pad and believe it or not, it made my RSD flare!
One thing that seems to help is one of those huge vibrating massagers. That'll get down in there and grind the suckers out. But it really isn't feezible to drag one of those to my office. I'm afraid I'd get some 'looks'

Thank YOU, Dr.Smith - as you can see, I'm desperate (or perhaps OCD) by posting in 3 different places!
I really appreciate your input. I have yet to look thru the links you've provided. But now that T-day is winding down I'll have time to sit down uninterrupted and do a bit of research.
I still have some company that hasn't left yet....perhaps I can break out the giant vibrating beast to scare them off

Rae