Hello MRSDJV and Welcome to our little corner of NeuroTalk!!

FIRST THING....I think you should know...No two of us with RSD/CRPS have the same symptoms and No two of us respond the same to the same medications and/or treatments.

RSD is a MONSTER, as I'm sure many here will agree. I have had RSD going on 9 years now. I was doing good until I was bounced between doctors thanks to insurance. Starting over with a new doctor every month or so is NOT good.

The best thing is, It sounds like you have caught it early and hopefully you have a doctor who is willing to treat aggressively!!!! There is a chance for remission.

I'm not sure which nerve blocks you are having... upper or lower.

I've had 5 lumbar blocks and unfortunately they either didn't last long or didn't work at all. The longest one worked was 8 hours, the shortest was 45 minutes. In my case when these wore off...my pain increased exponentially. When they did mine they used Fluroscope...I wouldn't have had it done any other way...it allows the doctor to see exactly where the needle is going.

If you are having a cervical block, I'm sure someone here will gladly come along and tell you their experience with that type of block also.

I sincerely wish you the best and if you have any other questions please do not hesitate to ask... someone will be around shortly to help you in any way that we are able.

Gentle Hugs,

Abbie