I just want to post to you and say welcome again to NT. Catras' response to you was a good post about RSD. I am sorry you are suffering with that miserable condition. I would just want to add one thing. I would go seek another opinion, and a better course of treatment with a doctor who knows more about RSD that your current physician. There are other people on this site, perhaps even in your state, that have some good outcomes with change of physician, a neurologist who specializes and knows about RSD. I wouldn't give up seeking a solution, until you get to the place that you have a better quality of life. You sound like a real fighter, and I agree with some of the other posts that you need to go for that quality of life. It is no fun when most of your daily activities and work is taken from you, or that it becomes so painful you cannot continue on. I sure hope you get a better resolution. I hope you have the best possible outcome. ginnie