I have to know- anyone with chronic crps that has spread and gone into a calmer state(I wouldnt call it remission). That the pain has calmed down or changed? Mine has spread out of control to all 4 extremities and face and put on Methadone- now I'm backing down from methadone and the pain is changing-my burning is down, aching/stabbing is up(I can take any pain but that burning!) Although I never slept well, now the aching wakes me up all night. I also stopped PT and am only doing water therapy. I am afraid of hoping to say that this beast is settling down. Has anyone had periods of pain backing down or changing? How long did yours last? Did it flare up again because of something you did, or just because? momof4