I have had RSD for four years now. I have been told the whole time that this doesn't spread. I am sooooo frustrated by the fact that it DOES spread. I feel like I have aged 50 years in the last four. I am finding more and more that Drs know nothing about this condition and all they want to do is prescribe pain meds, give injections or insert crap into your body (ie spinal stimulator, etc). I am allergic to all the pain meds they tried and the nerve block injections were to no avail. Anywho, just venting and agreeing with the others that RSD DOES spread. Sorry to burst your bubble, Sweetie. This is a painful and relentless condition. Prayers.