Hello,

I have full body RSD (9 years now). I haven't had the kind of surgery you are referring to. However, about 5 weeks ago I had ankle surgery. My docotor didn't want to do it because of my RSD. I was lossing the strength in my ankle and it was giving out. My ortho doctor talked to Dr. Schwartzman in Philly he is an RSD specialist (I live in OH I have been to Philly several times to see Dr. S). He recommended a ketamine infusion after surgery in addition to a nerve block that numbed me from the waist down. The infusion lasted four hours after surgery. I don't know the mg that were used. The surgery didn't flair my RSD. I flaired it several days after surgery trying to do too much.

Dr. S in Philly is always willing to talk to doctors and give advice. The key is getting doctors to swallow their pride and call him.

I know it all seems so overwhelming at times and very confusing. I hope you make the best decision for you.
I hope you find relief.
Take care,
Sherrie