Ruby,

I have just started going through this as well and reading up on everything I can find. It IS scary, but everything that I have been able to find about people having success overcoming the condition (not meaning they are pain free but meaning that they regain function and the ability to do a lot of things) is keeping a positive attitude. Don't let your fear get in the way of recovery, but I am scared to death of all the what-ifs. But I try to be rational (most of the time) and talk myself down when I find myself focusing on my fears instead of taking it one step at a time and working towards the best result possible...whatever that might be. Sorry that you are going through this and I will be sending my wishes your way that you do not have RSD.