I went to the neurologist today, and she agreed with my rheumatologist--the RSD is back and is in my left arm. She started me on topamax and physical therapy. Apparently, I do have two cervical disc herniations, but both the neuro and radiologist say they aren't causing my left arm pain, temperature changes and discoloration.

She also wants me to take off at least two months from work. It's our busy season, which isn't a great time, but at least I don't have to worry about how I'm going to struggle through work in this much pain.

The neuro also wants to do a nerve conduction test to confirm. We're waiting for two weeks though, so the topamax has a chance to start working, which will hopefully decrease my pain levels.

What's everyone's experience with nerve conduction testing? How badly will it hurt? Will it confirm the RSD? How? For my first bout of RSD 8 years ago, I never had nerve conduction testing.

Also, what's topamax like?