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Hey everyone, First of all, I was just wondering if there was anyone in this support group from Canada? I'm writing from Atlantic Canada, and was wondering what type of specialist one would need to see if they suspected they had RDS? FYI, I'm actually writing on behalf of my grandmother who is in her early 60's. She has not yet been diagnosed with RDS, but she has seen numerous doctors who are having a hard time diagnosing her condition. One particular doctor mentioned the possibility of RDS briefly, but diagnosis of this condition did not proceeed. The more I read about RDS, the more I'm convinced that this is what she has. Incidentally, shortly before the onset of her severe arm pain (which starting near her elbow), she had a routine flu shot in her affected arm. During my reading I discovered that RDS can rarely be triggered by venipuncture which caused me concern because she has been gradually losing functioning of her entire right arm over the past three years (shortly after the shot). After recently visiting an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremeties my grandmother was referred to a neurologist who won't be able to see her until Sept. 12/08. Since she's likely in the third stages of RDS (if this is the case), I'm thinking waiting another 6 months could cause even further deterioration of her arm. I wish I knew what to do to help her!  Anyway, that's my introduction! Heather |
