Hi Dacello,

CRPS symptoms can definitely be worse when the limb is in a dependent position. Some people will have pain all the time and discoloration all the time. Others though, self included, have pain when the limb is down and discoloration when the limb is down. My own foot looks just beautiful in the morning and usually feels pretty good. End of day is typically the worst for me. If I kept it up all the time it probably wouldn't complain at all.

Keep in mind it is normal for even healthy limbs (feet/hands) to go a bit dusky in dependent position and then normalize with position change or movement. Both my feet did this before I had any problems but now the left one is worse and has to be elevated to fully resolve.