Sorry I didn't post last night but it was late when we got back from the hospital
Good News - Alison's arm is not broken - Just badly sprained !!! Wow, what a relief !!!!
I was amazed that the doctor in our local A&E Department had actually heard of RSD even though he didn't understand it fullly
Alison has been referred to Fracture Clinic on Monday to check her progress - we are seeing the doctor who admitted her six weeks ago and who first suspected RSD and got us the transfer to the Pain Management Unit
Alison is really worried that she will develop RSD in her right arm as a result of the injury and I seem to think that concern is echoed by the staff at our local hospital - hence they are also arranging for her to see a physio who specialises in the rehabilitation of hands
They did ask that we keep the arm in a removable splint and elevate to reduce the swelling. My only concern is that they asked me to "ice" the arm at regular intervals and I know that is really bad for RSD - I know she hasn't got RSD in her arm but I feel like icing it may be an open invitation for RSD to come and join her there !!!
Have any of you had further injuries once you were diagnosed with RSD and how did you rehabilitate them. What are the chances of the RSD spreading to her arm following this recent injury ?
I will be contacting her Pain Management Team this morning to discuss the situation with them too
Many thanks for your help
Andrea & Alison