The very last thing to say is "What is true today may not be true tomorrow" As you know with RSD you can have good days (we hope so anyway) along with bad days. And just when you think nothing could be worse--sure enough something else comes along. I just went through this about six weeks ago. At that time the RSD had not spread to my right arm, it has now or I pulled a muscle from overuse, one can always hope.. Also your meds may change, maybe now you can get by on three meds, but six months from now the Dr. may need to add to that.Or you have a good day and go out for a relaxing dinner or movie and "someone" is taking pictures of you on one of the few good days you may have enjoyed in six months. Those pictures "prove" things can not be as bad as you think. Try not to use the words ALWAYS and NEVER. If you want to know what they ask me I'll be glad to share, but I have to give my arm and hand a rest for now. All the best, Carose