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                        Dear Sara,           Could it be Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy?  I had a minor injury to my right hand in February.  I Now have a constant ache in my hand that is caused by RSD.  RSD is an over reaction by the body to what is really a small injury. There are nearly 3,000 web sites about this - do a search.  Please e.mail me to remind me that I have responded to your quiery. jackieteach@yahoo.co.uk.  Best of luck.