I don't understand the picking either. I don't pick my left hand/wrist, which is the original RSD site. And I agree, I can't seem to stop. I've read some on other forums about OCD, buthaven't really found any quality suggestions on how to stop. I'm even checking into my Narcolepsy/Cataplexy meds to see if there are side affects from them that could cause this. I will definitely be talking to my sleep doc about it. I suppose a couple things I do (other than picking) could be considered borderline OCD...such as washcloths have to be folded a certain way.

I don't need a doctor to tell me that this wonderful RSD has spread. A few years after the main onset, I started feeling it in the area just above the nail on my right middle finger and thumb. I kept hoping the feeling in my abdominal area would go away, but it's been almost a year now, and it's for sure that burning, scraping pain. But now the legs...left especially. My jeans today were irritating it very bad. So I get to deal with the RSD, Narcolepsy w/Cataplexy, sleep apnea, fibromyalgia, etc., etc., and of course the massive constant pain in the original injured wrist...even with the nerves removed. Gotta thank God every day for giving me strength!!