I broke my arm December 9 2013 then to find out Jan I have RSD. So far I have had a gangland block (three weeks ago) with good relief of pain. I have am also on gabapentin twice a day. The RSD in in my right hand and I am getting function back but my hand feels like a dead. I also had a cortisone shot in my wrist, to hopefully get my index and two other fingers back to feeling normal. I am feeling blessed with the result so far I feel my doctor has addressed it very aggressively. My short term disability is giving me a hard time about being out of work I am not a person to sit around and wait. The RSD has taught me some patience . I guess my question to you all how long does it usually take to come back to a normal function? I use my hand all the time at work on a computer and I am stressing about not being able to work at 100%