Thank you for the warm welcome! I am so glad that I was able to find a place where I can "chat" with people who are experiencing what I am.
I am sorry to hear that you have been battling RSD for so long. I have been warned a handful of times that I have a very long road ahead with many ups and downs, unfortunately most likely more downs than ups but I still feel very unprepared for what lies ahead.

Given the welcome I've already recieved I think I might have some great people with experience to lean on. Thank you for the pointers too!
The physiologist who confirmed my RSD also handles the pain management. He's already offered to assist me in any third opinions I might want and also encouraged my own research... so my notepad is quickly filling up with questions for my next appointment!
Thank you again for the welcome!