Dolores,
Don't think of me being so much worse off with this disease. My goal isn't to compete with anyother individual suffering with this disease. To each person regardless of severity when exposed to trauma to them it is equally devistating. To answer your question, no I did not have RSD before I had the screws taken out of my back. I did wake up in stage II, completely skipping the first stage. Some of the research is rather dismal but please remain positive. RSD is a very difficult disease to diagnose but hang in there.
I am more than willing to answer any questions' you may have. Even with me 2 1/2 years post-diagnosis I am still learning about this disease. There is research going on out there that everyday something new is learned about RSD. I pray that oneday a cure will be found for such diseases.
Through research I have found out alot of helpful information. However, I believe the best information comes from personal experiences. Conversing with others' that suffer from RSD is in fact the optimumal resource. So once again, if I can answer any questions I am more than willing if I can help.
Happier days,
Mommazsunshine2