Hi Lisa,

Have you done a Google search for RSD? It stands for Reflex Sympathic
Dystrophy and it's pretty terrible. You might get some relief if you
find a qualified Lymphatic Drainage therapist who is trained in the
Foldi method. There used to be a center in NYC that trained therapist
who live all over the world. You could try calling 1-800-MD-LYMPH. I
don't know if the number is still in operation, but they are excellent.

Lymphatic drainage causes the nerves to calm down, exactly what you
need. You may also try looking for a massage therapist who is
certified in cranio-sacral techniques. Contact the American Massage
Therapy Association (AMTA) in Illinois and they should be able to give
you direction on how to find a certified therapist.

Good luck, there is an answer out there and if you search long enough
you'll find it.

Julie

--- In repetitivestrain@yahoogroups.com, "Lisa" <ndnsumr99@...> wrote:
>
> I went back to my doctor and he told me that I have RSD in my hand
and
> wrist. I am a Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer survivor and I had a med port
in
> my upper left chest area (same side as my carpal tunnel) that was
used
> for my chemo. About 8 weeks after my carpal tunnel surgery I had
> surgery to remove the med port. My doctor sid that there is a large
> bundel of nerves that runs just belong where my port tubbing was. He
> said that more than likely that when the surgeon removed the port
> tubbing her damaged part of the nerves causeing RSD. I had all the
> carpal tunnel test run again and the doc said the carpal tunnel looks
> much much better. So now I am trying to learn about RSD which i
don't
> understand at all.....lol
>