Hi Christine.

The first block I ever had done was for RSD in my left knee, it was a sympathetic lumbar block. My back did hurt for a little while, I think it was because I had never had a needle in that area before. I had noticeable relief from the first block, but it did not last very long. The second block brought more relief, lasted a little longer and they just got better from there. Are you doing physical therapy? I was always sent to physical therapy immediately following my blocks. After eight blocks, my left leg RSD just WENT AWAY!


Now, NOT to bring you down, just to CAUTION you.....

Actually it went into remission as I now have it in my right leg. Apparently, that's where early detection is key. Due to the short time that I had RSD the first time and the fact that they were able to fix me, I hadn't really put much research into RSD. I didn't know it could come back from a minor injury or at all for that matter, and really, shame on me for my ignorance. Otherwise I wouldn't have let my ortho waste 5 months of crucial time this go around.

I wish you the BEST OF LUCK with the blocks Christine, they can break cycle!

Lisa