Hi, lucky853:

First, my RSD (CRPS) was only in my left leg (including the thigh, knee, calf, ankle, and foot). Now, it is generalized and has started attacking some of my internal organs.

In the past, I used to not be able to wear a shoe on my left RSD foot. My pain management doctor suggested I put some lidocaine patches (Lidoderm 5%) on the most painful areas of my foot, then wrap my foot in ACE bandages so nothing could touch it. I would wear a large sock over the ACE bandage and then, I could wear my sandals (Reef type), which I prefer because I can adapt them to the size of my RSD foot (sometimes, it is big because it is swollen; sometimes, it is big because of the Lidoderm patches, ACE bandages, and sock). Of course, everyone is different and what works for me might not work for you, so you have to talk with your pain management doctor and try different things until you find something that helps you. It takes a lot of courage and patience, but what other choice do we have, us, RSD patients?!

Good luck to you and welcome to this forum.