I'm back. Wow. Such a world of info here. As noted before my RSD started after surgery on my foot. I can't take pain meds and I have severe pain in my foot as well as sciatica. Up to now I continue to see my pt (some days I think he helps and others I feel worse). I have had 3 nerve blocks (very little relief). I have just been approved for a spinal cord stim. I see a lot of mixed reviews on this site. Of course, my pain mgmt clinic are all rosy and happy about the SCS. I should have my trial implant late next week. Until then, I will continue researching. Trying to teach others, family and friends about this disease is not easy. However, I did join RSDSA and have downloaded info to allow others time to do their own research when I am not around. My family (with the exception of my husband) is very skeptical about the SCS. Thank you all for your support. Sometimes I feel as though I dwell on RSD too much...although pain makes you think about it all the time.