The others are right - there is no such thing as being too young to get RSD. I was first diagnosed at the age of 25 (I am now 45). I first developed it in the right side of my face. I went to sooo many drs who tried telling me I had TMJ or something similar, because they were clueless. My dentist was persistent and got me in with UVA's pain clinic. It was there that I was diagnosed and treated...they had never seen it in someone's face before, but they knew what RSD was and how to treat it!! They were aggressive in my treatment and put me in remission (for 13 yrs) until I had a big flare up in 2005. In 2009 I hurt my hand and it came back with a vengeance. I even went to back to UVA and the doctors there now were completely clueless, said I seemed depressed - really? REALLY? With the delays from misdiagnosis from so many, it spread a lot. Got a good dr now

The point is treatment is most effective early on. If you do have RSD/CRPS, it is imperative that you get with a knowledgeable dr soon. I do not know what the workers comp laws are there, but you have to fight for you!

Also, I have never heard of it being hereditary...but who knows! You could be the first case, just like I was the first UVA had ever seen or heard of it in someone's face.

Wishing you the best!
Nanc