Hi Alison and Andrea,

I would definitely not ice the arm. I think that would make things worse and probably not help immensely in the first place. I just wouldn't risk it. I'm glad you have researched RSD enough to know that.

I have not had a major injury since being diagnosed with RSD. So, I can't comment specifically about that. I do know that it does spread. Mine is spreading from my left arm to my right. If she does get RSD in her arm - you'll know it. She won't get better and develop the burning, etc. that she has in her RSD areas.

I really hope that it doesn't spread. That would be just aweful.

Thank you for the update. I was looking to see what happened.

Beth.