Well I was diagnosed with RSD 7 years ago while on Active Duty (Air Force) after having surgery, so now I deal with the VA and never had the pleasure of having to do the Workman's Comp and am not allowed to sue the Air Force. After 3 Spinal Column Stimulator's and 6 surgeries, my RSD has spread ( of course - it has  )and how more problems with my back because of the SCS surgeries also in my neck and so on..I can say, when the VA goofs up and I don't get my meds on time, my pain goes crazy and I can't sleep for days. Which doesn't go well with my full time civil service job either.. So I don't recommend to anyone to try and go off the meds, unless you're trying a new one. I have my 3rd SCS for my right hand, but I don't have connected to my left and right foot (which also have RSD) and my left hand (which has beginning stages). Remission? I only dream of it...and pray for it...