I have just recently diagnosed with RSD, 6 months after my injury. And, by all measures, that I have read about, my RSD is starting to spread. The injury began in my right shoulder, and is now effecting my right bicep area, elbow, both sides of my neck, and, just recently, my lower back (which wakes me up in the middle of the night, in tears, because it feel not only stiff, but stuck).

I am seeing an RSD specialist/pain management specialist early next week. Presently, I am taking low doses of Hydrocodone and Neurontin (which, on a good day, puts my pain at a level 6). Which, to me, has become normal...

my questions is/are...are gangleon blocks painful? What does this involve? Also, I have read how this disease affects the limbic system, which is in charge of many things, but namely memory and emotions. I take Adderall everyday for my ADHD which works, in conjunction with the limbic system to sustain a chemical balance to allow me to focus, concentrate, regulates my moods, etc. Does anyone know if this disease would or could affect the effeciency of my Adderall? It doesn't seem to be working "right"..

any ideas/answers/feedback would be so greatly appreciated and put my mind at ease a little in having the answer(s) (whether good or bad)