Hi I am sorry you are in such a bad place. Like you and others here I too at one time asked about amputation but then there would be phantom pain. Also I think you are at risk of damaging other nerves. I too have had little relief from meds and actually treatments like nerve blocks increased my pain. I agree with others about other treatments such as a temp scs, ketamine or pump. Have you went for another opinion or approach with a pain doc who deals with rsd? I would suggest that. I know when things are so bad pain wise one just wants relief but I feel it is very important to really research the procedure or what is suggested. Unfortunatly not all docs are in it for our best interest and so why one also has to do there own research.Hang in there and hope you feel better.