Kathy, I'm facing surgery on the 23rd to remove hardware in my wrist. My original surgery for a badly broken wrist was in March of last year. The RSD flared up quickly, and I was diagnosed quickly. I'm having a block in conjunction with the surgery. I know I could have a flare, but both my hand therapist and ortho doctor feel that this will help release my fingers and wrist. Now my rsd is not causing much pain, but I've been there where it did. I'm nervous about the whole thing, but I need to try to get my hand better. I'll pray for you on your surgery day. Susie