Jeff, never worry that you're bringing anyone down here!
You have a great attitude about the future. I have a question, do you have adequate pain control?
You didn't mention, and I don't recall..
It seems that could be an issue, to get on a good regimine of meds (a cocktail), and stay with it. Not prn, but something you can stick to. It'll make your life more predictable.
I've had rsd, and many other things since 83, took 7 yrs for dx, then, I started to learn the differences between good doctors (difficult to find) and so-so drs, and worthless drs.

I've been with my neuro now for 20+ years, and am happy with my meds, while I still have 'face down' days, life is OK.

Pete

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