I have had around 14 surgeries since RSD and I got blocks for most all of them and had no spread. Where I didn't have the blocks I had spread.

I think that the Anesteolgist are more up on RSD nowadays then they use to be and also some are more up on it then Drs.

What I did was tell the Surgeon I had RSD and asked him to do blocks and then when I got in the room to be prepared for surgery, I told the Anesteogist and they have all done blocks with no hesitation.

I know there are new things out there as others have said and I think if you make sure your Dr. and Anesteolgist is aware of the RSD then you should be ok with surgery.

I realize a lot of people say, no surgery. My feeling is there comes a time when you have no choice on some issues.

Ada