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Old 12-17-2006, 11:22 AM #3
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After the RSD diagnosis my PT put in the file to never use ice and through trial & error we found out I can't tolerate temperatures below 60 or over 80 without it causing a major flare.

My PT is great and very willing to listen to what I think about the ice. As I think about it, maybe the ice HAS had a negative effect, but temporarily felt good. As I have read, ice is a short term anesthetic in some people.

It has been said that 87% of people with RSD are not able to tolerate the cold, and 13% are not able to tolerate the heat.
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