Well, a vacation to better climate is the best solution! But in lieu of that, I use tramadol for breakout pain.

I used to lean on percocet, but I didn't like the road I was heading to with that, so I weaned myself off of that (not fun).

I have an very multi-disciplinary approach to my CRPS. Podiatrist (as my CRPS is in my foot), GP (for basic things like sleep) Chiropractic (for compensatory joint pain because of my altered gait, mainly in the hip), Pain Management (self explanatory) Massage Therapist (on occasion) Physical Therapist (when necessary; he trains me to do my daily routine) Meditation (self taught) Yoga (self taught) and a very carefully researched meds cocktail. And I'm open to anything else including the kitchen sink. Throw anything at this thing. See what sticks.

The daily meditation is very helpful. Meditation can help manage how we process our pain. It doesn't reduce the pain, but it helps in how we process and handle it. Lots of evidence to back this up; do some research and you'll find lots of light reading.

We need a lot of "tools in the toolbox" to fight this monster. Be open to complementary therapies; Western medicine in and by itself is not the best solution for CRPS or any chronic pain condition.. Complementary therapies can help!