Thanks to all for the warm welcome and encouraging words. I have a question I would like to ask you. I've been told that the only option left to me if I have any hope of returning to a normal life is to have a chemical or surgical sympathectomy. Without it I am sentencing myself to life with severely limited mobility. I 've researched this on the various websites. Some doctors are vehemently opposed to this as they feel the rsd will come back with a vengeance....others feel it's the only way to go when all else has failed. Ninety percent of me is saying not to do it.But, there is that ten percent that wants to walk so bad that I'm willing to do anything. Any ones experience with this or opinions on this would be appreciated. Hope you all had a good day......Used To Be