Hi Lori Lee
Unfortunately there is just no way to predict whether you will be lucky enough to have a remission or not. Nobody can answer this question for you. It is one of the tough features of this diagnosis that you have to find a way to come to terms with the total uncertainty of your prognosis.

All you can do is work as hard as you can on your rehab activity (as you currently are) and try to come to terms with the diagnosis. All the uncertainty and fear that you have is completely normal - you wouldn't be nornal if you didn't feel like that! WFor now you should simply concentrate on getting through each day - it sounds trite but it is an excellent coping strategy. Eventually as you recover, you will realise that you need more from life than just surviving from day to day. Then you can start to think about some of these other bigger issues and questions. You will lurch along from feeling OK to total panic for a while - it is just part of the normal process of coping so accept it and don't waste energy fighting it.

You need to find your own way to be able to accept the diagnosis along with its inherent uncertainty and move forward in as positive a way as possible. Consider seeking counselling or assistance from a psychologist. I didn't go down that route because it wasn't for me - I was determined to do it all on my own (which I successfully did). There is every possibility that you will be able to resume your job but you may have to wait a bit longer before you will know whether it is possible. I have managed to go back to work full-time as a commercial lawyer (4 months after my diagnosis) despite having significant CRPS related physical disability (I can barely walk now so I use crutches and a wheelchair) and a great deal of pain (which seems to be spreading to all 4 limbs). To some extent it depends on getting a decent drug regime in place, suitable emotional and practical support and the rest is up to you - you need to be incredibly determined and positive but it is a great distraction from the pain if you can manage it.

Good luck.