I was in a wheelchair for almost a year when my CRPS spread. I am now walking and working full time again so it is possible. I use a rollator though (4 wheeled walker with a seat). there is no way I could do anything approaching the amount of walking I do without the walker. It helps for many reasons...the first of which is that it takes a lot of weight off my legs where the CRPS is most severe (I have it in both arms too). The second is that it keeps me walking but keeps me using a normal gait. Its important to keep walking "correctly" and not stooped, hunched over, or limping as that can easily cause a lot of other physical problems and the last thing we all need if more pain on top of this terrible condition. Third...the walker gives me a place to sit whenever I need it. Fourth...it keeps me safe from falling since my balance is so terrible. The walker keeps me functioing and that is HUGE for me in terms of managing this condition. Do not be afraid to use a mobility aide...whether it be a wheelchair, a walker, or a cane. use ANY means at your disposal to keep moving and living your life. I was never able to find meds that helped very much so I currently take nothing for the pain. my entire focus has been on regaining function and continuing to live my life as that is the best thing I have to get me through the pain.