Hi Flippnout,
I had a right lumbar sympathectomy 2 yrs ago. Before the operation I could not stand the cold weather. Even in the house I had to keep my foot wraped up in a heating pad. I never left the house. These New England winters can be so brutal. My foot always felt like it was in a freezer. I would scream from the pain. I have to say its the best decision I ever made. My still colder than the other one but so much better than before. I still have the pain from the RSD and foot drop but the pain from the cold was so far worse. Hang in there.

Sue K.