So sorry Karen.

My work injury was also to my right extremity. It sucks to lose your arm. You don't realize how much you use it until you can't.

I used to talk to someone (Sandra, I believe) on this Board from Canada that was able to obtain Lidocaine subcutaneous infusions for her RSD. They helped her enormously. She actually sent me the information on how the infusions were administered by her doctors via e-mail. I had 8 regular infusions of 300 mg each before I started ketamine, and they helped me too. I am almost positive that she is one of the administrators of the site on FB called RSD Research and Developments.

I am truly grateful that I still have my feet. I walk on them constantly. And I have a little dog that I take with me. Now that the weather is starting to get better can you schedule someone to watch your 2 year old everday so that you can get out and take in some fresh air? Unless there is a hellacious downpour, we walk religiously every day with our walking buddies. Exercise is truly good for not just the body but the soul - the endorphins will make you feel better. And a pet is great therapy as well.

I truly can appreciate where you are coming from, hang in there, Sandy