Welcome to Neruo Talk. I am sorry to learn of your RSD. I am in the same sinking boat too. Glad you found this forum. You will meet so many nice people who may be able to help you find some more help... I went to a kind of doctor I never heard of before, a physiasist. She is a pain specialist, with this other additional education. I was prescribed this lotion, that does hurt to rub in because of the RSD, but it helps. It is made from a mix at a special pharmacy. Maybe ask your pain specialist about it....Ketamine/clonid/ Gabp/./IMIPR/Mefen. Doesn't smell, but like I said rubbing it into skin that already hurts isn't so much fun, but afterthis I get some good relief. In fact more than a narcotic. I have been allowed a narcotic, but don't have to take them with this lotion as much. YEH!!!!!! I also didn't wear my shoe in church, but they didn't care....I do wish you all the best, and I hope the pain is less for you with each day. ginnie