Hi jennelle,

I'm so sorry to hear that you are going through all of this right now! I really hope that things start improving for you soon and you're in my thoughts and prayers!

I have had a guanethidine nerve block and it made me so much worse also! My dr injected directly into my rsd leg and for 14 months after the block, I couldn't walk and my mum had to literally carry me everywhere!!!! My dr didn't know before performing the nerve block that you should never inject directly into an rsd limb. It was only after I had the block that my mum found an article on the Internet saying never to inject into an rsd limb unless you absolutely have to and by that time, it was too late as the complications had already started to happen! I had to go through an intense physical therapy course to learn how to walk again short distances but even now, my walking is bad and I fall a lot (that is how I injured my arm).

Did your dr inject directly into your rsd limb??? If so, I would definitely speak to him and ask if he knew that he should never do that before he did the block. As someone else said, he doesn't sound like he is that experienced in treating rsd! RSD can spread on it's own - you don't need to injure yourself for the rsd to spread! I know it might be stressful but if you aren't that happy with your dr, please try and find another one!! It's extremely important that you are comfortable with your dr and that he/she knows what they are doing!!

I have an article somewhere about blocks and rsd spreading. I'll try and find it for you as it might be useful!

Take care and if you need someone to talk to, please know that I am here for you!

I hope you feel better soon!