Thank you Sarah for your kind words - I really appreciate them and am glad I could help you, even if it is just in a little way!!

I would definitiely do a lot of research into the Guanethidine Block before you decide to go ahead with it! I didn't want to scare you with my previous post but wanted you to be aware of what happened to me as i'd hate for you to go through what I did!!

When I had the block, I had it the day after I was diagnosed with RSD as my doctor admitted me into hospital. We weren't really given that much info about the block - my doctor just explained what sort of drug was used and said that it could help lower my pain and I guess when someone tells you something could lower your pain, you want to get it straight away! Thinking back, we should have done a lot of research into it beforehand but as I was in the hospital, we didn't have internet access and trusted my doctor.

The Guanethidine Blocks seem to be an 'English' thing lol ! I am in the UK also and it seems as though nearly everyone in the UK with RSD has a Guanethidine Block lol !!

That is so great that you are a nurse and i'm sure it will really help you make your final decision as to whether you want to go ahead with the block! I want to do something in the health care profession when I am older, especially now that I have RSD. I want to be either a Physiotherapist or Psychologist and am going to College from September for 2 years to do a Young Apprentice Course in Health and Social Care - I really hope I can survive it as I know it's going to be a lot of hard work!!!!

Please do lots of research into the blocks and weigh up the pro's and con's! No one can force you into doing anything you dont want to do - it is your body and has to be you that makes the final decision!!!

I'm glad the Gabapentin has helped you so much but sorry you have to deal with the horrible side effects!! Has your doctor ever discussed Lyrica (Pregablin) with you? My Doctor put me on it last year and it is supposed to be very similar to Gabapentin but has fewer side effects (it's the new version). Neither the Gabapentin nor Lyrica helped me but it might be something to look into if you haven't already!

Take care of yourself and if you need anything, please know that I am here for you!!

Keep us posted as to how the block goes should you decide to go ahead with it! I hope you're having a good day!