Thanks for your reply. When her pedi finally suggested RSD and I began researching it, it really seems to be what she has. We've been to the docs (orthopedist) repeatedly for swelling and pain, had x-rays, an MRI, etc and no answers. Her case doesn't seem as severe as many here, but does seem to be spreading. When I read about the "shiny skin" I knew we must be on to something. Hoping to find more natural ways to manage, as she is very against taking meds. I can rarely get her to take Advil. I wish we'd known about the not using ice for the past 2 years!