Hi Lisa, Welcome. I am newly diagnosed too. I hope this goes well for you (the block).Sorry you have this miserable affliction. It is different in everyone. Learn as much as you can and keep a pain journal. I have it in my right foot knee, leg and has spread throughout my body. Always think positive as stress and being emotional does not help. I know being stress free and calm all the time is next to impossible especially with CRPS/RSD. Best of luck to you with the block. Again Welcome.