Sounds sort of like my situation but without the rotator cuff damage. I saw a physiatrist. You might want to see one. Pain management doc. He is the one who dx'd me with CRPS this past week.
The following information was given to me from Medline:
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Also called: Causalgia, CRPS, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is an uncommon nerve disorder. It causes intense pain, usually in the arms, hands, legs or feet. It happens after an injury, either to a nerve or to tissue in the affected area. Rest and time may only make it worse. Doctors are not sure what causes it.
Symptoms in the affected area are
Dramatic changes in temperature and color
Intense burning pain
Extreme skin sensitivity
The cause of CRPS is unknown, and there is no cure. It can get worse over time, and may spread to other parts of the body. Occasionally it goes away, either temporarily or for good. Treatment focuses on relieving the pain, and can include medicines, physical therapy and nerve blocks.
From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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I hope this helps you. Good luck.