Question.. and taking a "mini break" :0)
 

Desi,

There are cases in which the RSD goes into remission for unknown reasons, without any treatment. It is not typical though!

I know what you mean about the hands needing a break! :eek: Come back soon and take care of yourself. :hug:

desi,
I'm sorry you are hurting so bad. I'm sending you very gentle hugs, and a super soft pair of gloves that will not touch your skin. Take as long as you need. Keep reading, and we will be talking to you. don't worry about replying. Please take care.
Mary

Hi Desi,
 

My RSD is pretty much in remission from blocks and Triggerpoint injections. Yesterday my right arm and hand was showing the RSD due to the weather here. I have noticed after it rains and when it starts drying up from it is when I notice mine.

I don't know about burning itself out though. I never heard of that one but I guess anything is possible. I know that before I started getting blocks mine showed no signs whatever of slowing down.

Hope you feel better soon. You have been such a great asset to the forum.

Ada

Hi Desi...Sorry you're having such a bad time of it. As regards the rsd "burning itself out", I was told the same thing by my ortho doctor about a year ago. So, I went home and got online to the rsd websites and did some research. Turns out there is no such thing though there are still doctors out there who tell this to their patients. As others have mentioned, there is the possibility of remission and I hope that for you. Do as much research as you can when doctors say things that don't sound right to you. I know my research saved me from having a sympathectomy done even when doctors were telling me it was the best thing for me. Coming here and asking questions is also great because alot of us have already had the same questions and gotten the answers. Hope this helps and take good care of yourself. Jeannie

Burning out
 

Hi Desi,
we have not met yet over the net (sorry for the poor prose). I visit infrequently as I can only sit for short periods. I have only ever heard of burning out by orthopeadic surgeons - noone who really understands the condition.
Many of these bods - not all - practice in the dark ages of alchemy. I think they still believe they can turn a sows ear into a bar of gold......they believe they are better than the alchemists of old.......they don't even have to start with a metal. I have probably upset any genuine Orthopaedic docs out there - I am sorry but you fellows are too hard to find.
Sounds really sinical but certain medical fields have a consensus and those in orthopaedic circles are maverics if they believe CRPS is not just in the mind.
We know better.
Enjoy your break but may I suggest ever so respectfully that you try to keep using the CRPS affected part, ever so gently and carefully.
Remission that is unexplained is the only "process" I am aware of being legitimately documented but is VERY infrequent.
Some treatments will give relief to one individual and not the other.

If you are involved with an insurance situation, too much rest will be held against you also.

I send you gentle thoughts and my best hopes for remission - it does happen.
Regards
Auberon