Dear Debbie,

My CRPS began in foot following surgery, but recently I have been having burning and pain in both arms and especially in the hand on the same side of the body as the "bad" foot.

Last night I woke up with severe hand pain. Fortunately it did not linger into the day, but it makes me worry.

Definitely I would discuss it with my doctor. Could be a spread, could be sleeping position as catra suggests.

I am on muscle relaxers (2 kinds) for control of tremors, contractions etc that left untreated can lead to permanent dystonia. So - follow up - see if PM can suggest and treatment meds. For your own PT, general gentle range of motion exercises (PAIN FREE!) may help to keep the area limber. Doing these along with slow relaxed "belly breathing" which creates a relaxation response may be helpful.

Please let us know how it goes - as you can see - you are not alone in this!

Aloha,
Jenny