Hi,

My friend JustDeb, who passed in January, had bad RSD/CRPS following an injury from a blood pressure cuff from a stay in ICU several years ago. Deb also had several other autoimmune conditions, so it's not hard to make the leap in thinking that RSD could have an AI component as well, although I'd not heard that before today. Unfortunately, she never really got relief.

I noticed you said you treat the RSD pain with ice. Have you ever been told that ice is contraindicated for RSD? Warm water baths or paraffin treatments are usually recommended, along with other modalities. I think there is a fairly active RSD forum on NeuroTalk.

I would suggest you see a CRPS specialist as soon as possible, so you can get a handle on the RSD. Maybe you can find someone who can guide you more on the AI aspect, too.

Good luck and sorry you have pain again.