Yes, I am on anti-epileptic drugs: Lyrica and Neurontin.

I will start the blocks the week after next! I am so happy that I am going to be able to get them, though I really wish that I could've gotten them sooner.

I chose to start with my legs since they seem to be the worst out of all of my body, at the moment. I really want my legs back the worst, I think! I want to be able to walk, go outside at times, go shopping, etc. without pain from walking! I cannot stand unassisted anymore, and that is really hard on me, I have basically no independence- I cannot go anywhere!

Another question- anyone have weakness from their RSD? My legs seem so weak, and my dr thinks that that may be what is going on and not "muscle guarding". When I try to walk I rock back and forth, my legs are just so shaky!

Passing out: My Dr did check my blood pressure, and it was actually normal standing and sitting. I haven't been tested for the B-12 deficiency, but will look into it. My Dr feels that it is purely pain related and that once I get through this bad flare up things will improve. I am currently taking the pain medicine along with the other medication I am on, though I don't usually take pain medication (just using the ant-depressants and anti-seizure medications), and it has decreased some of the passing out. I have thought about whether this could be seizures, but I really don't think so (though I know it is possible even if you are on anti-seizure medications), as the pain is worst in all different areas when I pass out (it is not like I pass out with a sharp pain in my head every time I pass out), -sometimes the pain is worst in my back when I pass out, sometimes it is worst in my chest, sometimes in my leg, etc, etc, etc...

Thank you so much for the support, prayers and hugs!! I appreciate all the kind, caring words you all send!

Sending my Love,
Vanessa