Hi, Laurie:

I don't have RSD, but I do have spinal stenosis in my lower back and
degenerating discs. I also have pain in my left leg. It starts in my
groin and goes down to just above my left knee. I've been to Pain
Management and had an RFA done, to cauterize the nerves in my
lower back that are causing the pain. My back feels much better
(not 100%, but at least I can get out of bed/chairs without falling
on the floor ). The doctor was only expecting a 50% reduction
in pain after the RFA, anyway. I can live with that.

I recently found out that the pain in my groin was a problem with
my hip flexor (sp?). So, I'm starting PT again and hopefully things
will work out much better than the last time. I also found out that
I have some bursitis in my right hip,from the way I walk when my
hip flexor acts up-which is most of the time.

Right now, I'm using a quad cane to get around and the Physical
Therapist I went to earlier in the week suggested that I get a
second one (one for each hand) to help with my balance. I had
tried a walker, but it didn't help and the hallways/doorways in
this house are too narrow for the walker, anyway.

Ask your Pain Management doctor if you're a candidate for the
RFA procedure. It really did help me with the pain in my back.
If it weren't for the bursitis and the hip flexor, I wouldn't be in
as much pain as I am now.

Good luck!