Andrea,
Iam so sorry for what your daughter is going through. She is just too young. God Bless her. When I first got the rsd from a hip replacement my siatic nerve was damaged during the operation. Right away I had right foot drop. My foot would curl right up almost in half. The pain was nothing I had ever felt before. My family would have to slowly massage it out. Leaving it curled up was not an option.The pain had me screaming until they fixed it. It will be hard for her to have this done, but it must be done. I've noticed in the past 6 months that my balance is very bad. Even with the crutches i've been falling. I havn't had any blocks for 2yrs now. Iam hoping its not the rsd.
Please tell your daughter I think she is amazing. To be that young and to have to put up with what she does. I'll be praying for her and you.

Sue K.