#1 - VERY IMPORTANT - you are not crazy; you are in severe pain. Check some of the recommendations above. My RSD in in my right leg so when I remember I take the shower hose and run hot water on my leg. Am taking Hydrocodone, Gralise, and the Butrans patch. A couple of years ago I had a great summer but this past year I have had a total of 3 days where pain level was 0-1; usually 4-6 and yesterday was 8-9 (that's when I feel like I just want to scream and scream). Try to figure out your triggers, I know changes to below freezing weather, barometric changes, and stress are mine and unfortunately I have no control over these triggers. I've thought about but never done to the ER for my pain; afraid I'd get the reaction you got. I hope today is a better day for you and remember you're not crazy; the medical staff you dealt with are misinformed and untrained in chronic pain conditions.