Hi Lisa,
I had to reply to your saying "From what I understand, RSD is not hereditary." Unfortunately, RSD is hereditary BUT just like any other disease we all have the certain RSD gene in our body but it may or may not be triggered by a nerve damage to get the outcome of RSD. I do not have anyone in my entire family with RSD...aren't I the lucky one to get it lol!! I guess with genes it is just the luck of the draw. Let's hope our sons NEVER have to go through what we go through with RSD. It affects everything in your entire life and our poor children have already been through so much with their parent having RSD. Well good luck in your healing journey.
kathyd