Your story sounds so much like mine. My original injury in my foot was in December of 2008. It took 10 months and all of the remedies that you tried to get a diagnosis. After a year and 5 successful sympathetic blocks I agreed to the stimulator trial. It works! I had the permanent surgery within 5 days of trial.

My pain has drastically decreased and I only need to use it when i have a bad day. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. I used ANS which is now St Jude medical. I would be happy to answer any questions that you have.

Oh, and avoid ice. Terrible idea and makes your RSD worse.