I am sorry that the blocks didn't work for you. They work for some and not others unfortunete. I would ask the Anesteologist and Surgeon for a block before you have this surgery though. That may keep it from spreading. It worked for me for 4 surgeries I had with blocks.

What worked for me was PT but not aggressive PT. Mostly massages, myofascial release, stretching my fingers and hands, heat. I had one PT that wanted to ride an exercise bike and use therabands and I refused.

I also use Lidoderm patches. You can wear them for 12 hours on and 12 off and they are prescription and work pretty good. You can wear up to 3 of them at a time.

I'm on Methadone for pain and a lot of people have tried it and didn't like it. My dosage is very low so it has very few side effects but works good for me. There will be others come on with a list of meds they have tried and haven't.
There are antidepressants, pain, and meds for spasms and they are trying a lot of new things these days.

The Lyrica is pretty new. I tried it and I couldn't do it due to the weight gain and it was just making me nuts and keeping me awake at night. To some the weight gain is ok but I can't afford to gain due to other health problems.

I am glad you found the group. I am sorry too that the RSD brought you here. It is nice here and there are some good people so just hang in and others will come on to help you.

Ada