I am so sorry to hear of your treatment by the physicians and nursing staff. I think ignorance is probably key here. So, you must advocate for yourself in a big way. From the sounds of your posts....I'm sure you can.
I was diagnosed early on as well. My injury was in July 1989 and I was diagnosed in August 1989, but.... Also, my brother is an ER doc, who has worked at Lake Forest in Chicago where they treat a lot of athletes and he also diagnosed me. Still, I was subjected to treatments that did not benefit me through out the years, such as Upper Thorasic Radio Frequency Sympatectomy, surgery, 3 series of 10 blocks, PT and meds that did more harm than good. I must say through all this I had amazing doctors that really cared, but RSD is still somewhat of a mystery and in 1989, rarely mentioned. Research and keep an open mind. Think LEAST INVASIVE! Try and keep a positive attitude toward your final desired outcome as much as you possibly can. Also, when dispair sets in....let it out! Here is a good place or with someone you feel safe or a therapist. Again HBOT gets the thumbs up from me!
All the best, Diana