Julie,

Standing for long periods on my job worsened my symptoms to the point I could barely walk, although at that time I was not diagnosed nor treated for CRPS. Long periods of toughing it out are not beneficial.

What has helped me gain strength to be able to stand for short periods of time is PT and pool walking in a warm pool. The "warm" part is important to success. I found out I freeze up in more than one way if the water is less than 84 degrees. I lost most of yesterday, because I tried to deal with colder water in the morning.

I also know CRPS has made me 10x as anxious as I was before. Even when I am resting/relaxing I am a tight ball of nerves. I swear I can feel myself vibrating.