Hi and I'm sorry you have rsd. I would get a second opinion from a neurologist to confirm your rsd and also see a pain management dr too to get treatment for rsd. My pm dr told me that the first two years are when you get the most results from NB or things like a Spinal cord simulator. I never got the scs for fear of infection, but I did get eight nerveblocks the first six months I had rsd. It helped a little but what helped the most was the prednisone my neurogist gave me for two months in the beginning of my rsd hell. After that they just kept me on meds to help manage pain. Neurontin and percocet. I was told that there is no cure but I could go into remission. But nobody knows when or how. It's different for everyone. I still think you have a better chance of remission with NB or maybe prednisone or SCS if you want to try that, since you have only had rsd for five months. I hope all goes well and you feel better soon. I'm not a dr so I would confirm all this with your drs. And if you want to post a direct post, just click on "new thread" box on top left hand corner of the first page of NT and start typing. Take care my friend. Sincerely, Renee.