Nigel....

I am 21 as well and have had RSD for over 3 years.... I cant type much as my hands are really painful right now... but get the best help you can and you can get GREAT advice on here... most of the time better than any research or any doctor you will see because most doctors will just dismiss it. Hang in there know you arent alone... one thing i learned.. is do one thing you love everyday. Weather it is watching your favorite sport, tv show, reading a book, cooking, throwing a football across the room, anything to just bring joy to your life at one point during the day. That one bit of advice brought me a long way.