When I first developed RSD, I didn't always have the constant burning pain. The pain that I initially got was a shooting type of pain and redness around my ankle bone. Over time, it got worse and worse and turned into a constant burning pain with shooting pains also.

If you don't believe your diagnosis is 100% accurate, I would seek a second opinion. Sometimes doctors can mis-diagnose RSD or put it down to be something else. It's important that you feel that you have been diagnosed accurately so never be afraid to ask for a second opinion if you feel it is neccasary.

If it is RSD, you are lucky in the sense that it has been diagnosed quickly. The best chance of it going into remission is if it is caught within 3 months.

I'm sorry that you are going through all of this. Please know that you aren't alone though and that we will try and help you if we can.

Take care and please keep us updated when you can.