I agree. You need to find a different doctor. There is no "age" barrier with CRPS to my knowledge. But the younger you are, the better chance you have at remission or better control if the condition is addressed appropriately and in a timely manner.

Know this. This condition is still widely misunderstood, even among professionals. It is clear that the doctor you just saw belongs to the group that doesn't get it.

The one that can best advocate for you is YOU.

PLEASE, please please get more opinions. You owe it to yourself.

BTW, haven't heard of any hereditary link. It's possible that you and your mother just had the same tough luck.

Good luck!