hi mama. sorry you have rsd but you found a great place here for support. everyone is so kind and caring here. i have had rsd since 2011 and am still grieving for my past life. i was lucky to find a good pm dr soon after i was diagnosed with rsd. he tried nb which helped just a little and suggested a scs but i am not ready to consider that. maybe as a last resort though. i have also a neurologist who gave me prednisone short term that brought down swelling in my hand and wrist but the pain continues to get worse every year and my immune system is severely weakened from rsd. my pm dr prescribes gabapentin and pain killers to manage my pain. i also try to do light stretches that pt prescribed for me. if i were you i would search for a pm dr and neurologist that know what rsd is and how to treat it and start from there. there are good drs out there and more people are starting to know what rsd is now. slowly but surely awareness of rsd is becoming more common. just don't give up and take things a day at a time and try not to stress because that increases pain. i know it's hard but once you find the right dr you will find the treatment right for you and will be able to manage you chronic pain better. seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist for meds to help manage depression and anxiety that rsd can cause helps too. and having a support system from others who understand rsd helps immensly. the people in this forum are the best support group i have ever had. they help me get through all my days with rsd. sending gentle hugs your way.