I was also told this in the past. What I have found since I have seen a few pain docs who deal with rsd is they all have their approach. Some believe in more meds and some just believe in certain procedures. A lot will only do what they do for treatment and not change that view for anything or work with a person. I think with this everyone reacts different. I have not had the best luck with meds though am trying some new ones now. I do get to the point though in pain that even if a pain med took a little edge off it gets me through so to speak cause sometimes the pain becomes too much. What did your doctor suggest then for your next step in treatment?