Vivid, I am so sorry for what you are dealing with and sorry I am way late in reading this thread. It appears that many have given you some really great advice, this is a great place for help!!!

I have had RSD/CRPS for over 22 years now; I have it thru most of my body. I am one that benefited from nerve blocks at the beginning but only had little relief when they tried tried them later (with new spreads). I did not benefit from PT, it made things worse for me. But I know many on here have found great luck and relief with it...everyone is different in what they respond to. One thing is certain, ice and hot/cold therapy is the worst!!! Desensitization therapy was brutal. My SCS's actually helped with desensitization.

Anyway, I hope you get relief soon and I wish you the best of luck with WC.
Nanc