The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy version of it was something I treated as a pain management specialist. Patients often had histories of having their symptoms disbelieved or minimized. So I suspect that occasionally I could have missed which RSD somebody was talking about...

Oof, we’re talking about two extremely painful conditions, and as well you know, our bodies don’t make a full distinction between emotional and physical pain. Autists will often experience both. So my guess is that your efforts helped, either way.

I hadn't heard of what you are talking about at all. Will have to look now. Thanks.