Hey Deb,
Remember in Nov 2005 I had back surgery (3 level fusion) & they used Ketamine during surgery & I didn't have any more spread than I already had. I have RSD in both feet & ankles. It was starting to go into my hands right before surgery but using Ketamine slowed that down. As soon as the burning & tingling started back up I hadi SGB's for 2 yrs in a row & it is just now starting to bother then a bit again. Next visit I will talk to my doctor about starting those up again. The only suggestion I have is that you have them use Ketamine. It did take me all day to wake up from it completely. Meaning surgery at 7am & finally woke up & stayed awake between 9 & 10pm. They did put me in ICU for that duration. But as soon as I woke up they sent me down to my room.

Good luck & am sorry to hear about your hip.

DebbyV