Search "Using Ice RSD". that's what I did when I found out about how bad ice is. 6 yrs to late.

This is a great question. I have often wondered about this myself, as I have seen lots of anecdotal advice and opinions of doctors regarding ice, but have never seen any high level, peer reviewed research on the subject. Would love it if anyone has a journal article they can refer me to.

Did you check the links I shared? You should find it in one of those links to Dr Hooshmand's website.

My PT used ice on my rsd wrist for 5 months of the 6 months I was there. I didn't know until the sixth month when I started having pain in my wrist when she put the ice on that it was bad for rsd patients. I told her it hurt and she stopped doing it for the last month I was there. She said that happens with rsd patients sometimes. Well then why did she keep doing it? I wanted to ask her but she was one of those people who thought they knew everything and didn't listen to their patients so I didn't bother. After that happened I looked on rsd hope and found out how bad ice was. There are other rsd websites that also state that ice is bad for rsd. If I were you I would make sure you don't let anyone put ice on your rsd site. It can cause further damage to your nerves. I hope things work out for you and that you feel better soon. Take care my friend. Sincerely, Renee.