PaphLady,

Welcome, unfortunately.

I'm going to make you one suggestion.
Do you live near a city that has a University Hospital?
It seems that there's probably one within two hours?
Call them, visit them online.
Check out their neurologists.
(This is what you need, a Neurologist who specializes, or at least has knowledge of rsd)..
Then, a Pain Management Psychiatrist. Would be of great benefit. (I'm not saying you're crazy, but there IS a psychological element to chronic pain, and RSD).

(A Physiatrist is a first good step, up the ladder of RSD doctors. So, you're on the right road!)

And, excercise.

RSD, is "Use it or Lose it".

Unfortunately, modern medicine is sometimes the only treatment available. But, you need someone with REAL knowledge of the nervous system and brain, to deal with RSD, and that's a Good Neurologist!

You don't say what State you live in, or where your RSD is located. (Maybe someone here knows a doctor?)

Has it spread?

Pete
Asb