its funny how this was started in february and resurfaces today.. as I went to dr appt. as I had mentioned in another thread.. I have had a mean bout of itchy painful areas in red areas and some other areas.. well for the first time I was examined from top to bother and was told flat out.. IT SPREAD>>>> my original injury was right leg. now RSD is everywhere from the waist down,, in the belly(new) now in my left arm (kinda new by cple of mnths) and my right arm(new) my back, neck, chest, and lateral areas.. these are new as well.
now I have an orthopedic surgeon, neurologist, pain management dr, and spine specialist all telling me that spreading is a definite part of the nature of RSD. they have all told me I need to be careful to not injure any other parts of body, even a little as it can cause spread ,same as surgery . so I would ask your dr.. i he is up to being schooled if so great have him come o this site , the read the RSDA new letters, or dr hoshmans research so on and so forth . if he says no.. the do what debbie said...RUN FOREST RUN!!!!!