Not to be a worry wart , but does it concern anyone that you may be masking other pains not associated with the RSDS ? My RSD effects my entire left side from head to toes and when the pain is intolerable (pain is always present) the only relief is Hydrocodone or Dilaudid . The reason I ask is I have an ongoing cardiac issue that is going to require surgery in the future and it concerns me at times that what if my body is trying to tell me something else is going on but I keep covering up those signs with meds ? Once again not being paranoid but just wondering if anyone else has this issue and any ideas??? Take care!