Hi everyone, my name is Megan an I just turned 27. On the Feb 4, 2013 I missed the bottom step in my house and tore ligaments in my foot and ankle. after months of the pain getting worse with an air cast on, a bone scan and some other signs, 2 podiatrist have diagnosed me with RSD.
I have been reading all I can about this and it sounds like I have a pretty good chance since my diagnosis is so early. I have been working like crazy doing exercises and i still have very good muscle usage. My major problem right now though is the cold. It was -43c yesterday and -35c today and the pain in my foot is so severe I can't get a sock on. All I have right now are anti-inflammatories, a voltaren cream and tramadol and its not doing a damn thing. So I have a few questions.

How do you deal with temperature changes that cause a bad reaction?
How do you manage the pain, especially getting through work?
Any suggestions on exercises that have worked for you?

It's really scary since this seems so uncommon. Of my 2 podiatrists only one of them has seen it once. Thank you everyone who responds, I really appreciate it.