Hi Artist..Thanks for the info. I just finished reading an article in the RSDSA Review that painted a much bleaker picture. A Dr. Veldman from the Netherlands studied 829 patients at his clinic in the Netherlands and reported that 80% did not resume their former activitys.The John Hopkins on-line survey also revealed that 83% reported difficulty with mobility,54% with self care and 95% with usual activity. Isn't it amazing how much one study differs from another. I quess it shows that we can't put much faith in numbers. Personally, when I read a study that suggests that 74% of patients get better, it makes me feel that somehow I failed. But then I go on-line and check out all the rsd forums and see that I'm not alone. Hope you are having a good day....Jeannie