I was wondering how you know when RSD is spreading? Can u tell on your own or does the doctor find it? I'm wondering because I've always been trying to keep my shoulder moving so it doesn't stiff up, well lately its been getting stiff on me no matter how much I move it. I've also been getting the shooting pains back but they don't stop at my shoulder anymore, they go up into the back of my neck, or my back. My back has also been burning lately. I called the doctor the other morning and he told me the spot on my hand is not from my injury and that I should be over my RSD. WOW, I really think he needs to do more research on RSD. I contacted a lawyer online, waiting to hear from them. If I didn't have RSD anymore then why do I still have a lot of pain and my palm gets excessivly sweaty and all the other symptoms lol.