Thanks for sharing your story and thoughts about crps Darla. I was actually quite athletic before this happened to me. I am still trying to stay as mobile as possible. I've been using a cane for months now, ever since my physio therapist suggested it. My calf muscles on my affected foot/leg have been shrinking for a long time now. I've lost about 2 inches circumference as compared to my right leg. I've actually got some family up for a visit this week, and I'm planning to go float on a lake with them today. I know I'll probably have a horrible flare up tonight from doing so, but I have already found that a balance must be struck between my pain and my social life. If I lock myself up because I know I'll be in pain, then I'll never experience any sort of fun again. I just can't let my pain get in my way, or I'll be stuck dwelling on it, every minute of every day.