Hello, I m new to this forum, and also new to CRPS was diagnosed about a month and a half ago. I had my L5 removed due to a pinched S1 nerve, 2 months after surgery i felt like my left leg was on fire, like little fireworks were going off inside my leg, as well as swelling strange colors and the feeling of being stabbed. I am beyond frustrated, the pain levels are so high i feel like i should be put under or my leg cut off. I have a marine for a husband who believes i need to push through this pain, i can't or i just dont know how? I have had 2 children and would gladly pick labor everysingle day over this pain! What is even more concerning is I have had to go to the emergency room twice and both times not one nurse or doctor knew what CRPS stood for! They were asking me to describe my condition. I am at a loss. I have tons of pain medicine and lyrica , first i am told to stay away from narcotics then im told take them regularly.I can't do much and have to have a lot of help with my kids. But the worst feeling of all is having nobody in my life who understands. My husband has been taught there is nothing we cant exercise our way out of and I feel like thats not the answer , he tells me push through (w/out meds) work out as hard as you ever did suffer and in a week you will be better. HAS THIS WORKED FOR ANYONE???? Because it seems insane to me but i will do anything to rid my self of the pain. I am going to Stanford to see a specialist next month but meanwhile i take at least 1 walk a day and never spend the entire day in bed but i want to rest im so tired from being up all night trying to get comfortable, Well I guess im lost in the beginning and hope someone can help me find some reasonable answers?