Just wanted to update on how things have been going since I started tDCS treatments. I have seen slight improvements in the pain in my ankle since I started treatments 2 weeks ago. The relief goes down to about a 4/10 on the pain scale but several hours after treatment sneaks back up that 9/10 level...quicker if I am being more active which I admit that I am trying to be more and more. I'm encouraged but I will be trying a different placement for the electrodes starting tomorrow to see if I can get a more longer lasting effect.

I know it probably sounds crazy but there's a part of me that almost prefers the constant pain at a higher level to the short term relief followed by it worsening. I guess because I can cope and function with the high pain level but I find it harder to function when it goes up like that. Does that make sense? Probably not...but I am encouraged by the relief and hopeful that there will be a better placement that will work to provide a more constant level of relief.

I haven't noticed any other effects...my balance is about the same (still wobbly) and sleep is still not very good. I also haven't noticed any change to the pain in my other RSD areas...though it is most severe in my ankle where I seem to be getting some relief. But I'm not expecting instant miracles (even though the pain being below a 6 at ANY point is close enough to a miracle as I have seen in quite a while with my RSD) and really feel like this is going to be the right treatment for me.

Hope everyone else is doing well.