Wow Tam,

If I had RSD, and I do, I would think pretty hard about having ANY type of elective surgery. You sound as though you are suffering significantly from RSD, UGH!!

I met a young woman who was a physician and a fellow patient of my Pain Doc. She had developed TOS from an auto accident (whiplash). She had surgery so she could get her life back. Well, NOW she is in constant, extreme, RSD pain all over. I felt so bad for her, it was obvious how the pain and depression was taking it's toll.

I have nothing against surgery generally speaking, but the RSD puts a rather different spin on that idea.

P.S. Spousal Unit has been using our main PC, so I have to wait before I can continue our conversation. I cannot wait to be able to use my laptop for routine email again.

Take Care,
Anne