Hi Heidi, I'm sorry you're in so much pain. I know rsd hurts and I wish I could take the pain away, but all I can do is let you know that I'm here if you need a friend. I try to remember that the bad pain flares will eventually pass and I take my meds and use my emergency rsd flare list to help me through the really bad pain days. The flare list was an idea that I got from Brambledog. Some others on this message board have also reminded me that the bad pain flares would eventually pass. They always have so far, and I hope they always will. All we can do is take it a day at a time. Sounds cliche, but it works for me. I hope it helps you too. Take Care.