geez, u have been given lots of advice! i broke my left wrist in april 08 & came out of cast w/RSD! has spread up my left arm & shoulder.... having symptoms in my left foot/ankle. walkin' w/cane so i won't fall. also have epilepsy & take heavy meds 4 that! for RSD i'm taking 1800 mg Neurontin & Ativan 4 anxiety. have refused blocks, implants, etc. won't go there until absolutely necess. my fall was at work - so i'm on W.C. haven't wked in 17 mos. i often have "flare ups" because of W.C.! they pay 4 all meds; my PM dr once/mo.; psychologist once/wk; & OT twice/wk. ..... & my salary! i'm blessed in many ways. have seen my attorney - and if we don't "settle", all my medical bills will b pd. 4 life! all i can tell u is b sure u have a group of good drs treating u - drs that know RSD. And know that God has a special plan 4 u...... welcome 2 the greatest forum ever!