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Originally Posted by zookester
Regarding the osteopenia showing up at month 3 - unless you had a base line prior to month 3 there would be know reason to believe that this was caused from CRPS. Osteopenia in CRPS is usually a much later stage of disease process or in those with a severe case in which by your history this is not the case for you - so I do hope you get it checked out.
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Will do!
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Your symptoms above sound more like the healing process - it would not be uncommon for pain to increase in the morning after sleeping as this is when inflammation and stiffness occur due to disuse while sleeping it is also a common symptom as an inflammatory response to the normal healing process, as is the increase in warmth and even twinges of nerve pain.
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My pain is at its lowest after I wake up (usually no symptoms), it usually increases slightly throughout the day.
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It also makes total sense the the most uncomfortable thing for you is the driving as this would be when you would utilize the small bones (toes) the most. Have you ever used a 'balance board' for therapy? It is often utilized for ankle sprain/brakes but,I would bet it would be good for you for your toes as well.
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Yes actual! I used one in therapy the very day you posted this.
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Lastly, regarding ROM in your toes - there are many worse body parts to have reduced ROM  .. keep up with your fitness routine and don't forget to massage your foot (especially the toes) to facilitate healing and brake up any scar tissue that is forming. Massage + epsom salt soaks + physical therapy = speedy healing  and if it truly turns out to be CRPS then all these things will have helped you already.
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Ok, the only thing I haven't tried is the epsom salt soaks. I'll have to look into it, I thought they were for de-sensitizing the area to reduce pain. Do they offer some healing benefit?