Glad too have you marty with us I am back on line. HOpe the blocks went well, They did work for me for while, then I was no longer a candidate neither. Listen too the drs.  an make sure they know what kind of pain you are feeling. As RSd is multiple systom as well,, it is a beast too ourbodies as I am sure we are discovering. Please know you can get hold of us ,,,we are here as we are family too help an encourage each other thru the hard time. As I question also,,, which is harder for us ,,, the pain  &/or the pain for our families too see us go thru. WE are thankful for all the love and support we have thru this also.    huggerz an blessings annie