My RSD started in my left wrist/hand almost 6 years ago. Saturday night I was putting towels in to wash, and for some stupid reason my left hand decided it needed to help. As I reached down into the basket, I hit my pinky in the area just above the hand and bent it all the way to my palm...with the finger still being straight. I felt and heard it pop. Let's just say I had to stay in the garage for a bit longer to compose myself. There's a good chance I broke my hand...have all the symptoms of a Boxer's Fracture...but haven't been to the doctor yet. I have an appointment Wednesday for a new primary and really don't want to (and can't afford to) pay the ER co-pay.

Anyway, RSD is making it such a challenge to tell if circulation is an issue. It's really frustrating. Has anyone else done anything like that or am I the only one stupid enough to let my lame hand try to help??