I'm so sorry that you are having a rough time. I've definitely had my share of meltdowns...though rather than crying and getting depressed I tend to just get very angry even at the dumbest things with the full knowledge that they are stupid and not worth getting angry over.

Last year when my RSD spread and I started having trouble with my balance, blurry vision, dizziness, etc (the list went on and on and on) it was very overwhelming. The doctors were checking out all the different possibilities...I had so much bloodwork and other tests done that they knew me by name at the blood draw place. I think it's always good to have new symptoms checked out because even though they COULD be caused by RSD it's important to make sure there's not something else going on that is undiagnosed. Especially with these sorts of severe symptoms because they could indicated something else serious. Once those things are ruled out then you can safely assume RSD is the culprit. It's a crummy process but it's so important to make sure you are getting proper treatment.

I also agree with ballerina...I felt much better once I took control of my situation rather than being bounced around from one doctor to the next and just waiting for them to DO something. I really dove into the physical therapy 110% and worked on finding a routine/treatment that worked for me and did the best to try to control the pain and other symptoms. I worked WITH my doctor to find solutions for the other wacky symptoms I was having. I would bring in suggestions for different things to try and she would always have other ideas too and together we would sort out what the plan of attack was.

When you have RSD there are so many things that are NOT in your control. I find that it helps me a lot to take control of the things I can and to focus on those. Even when the bad days come and I feel like there's not much I can do...I still do what I can whether it's sitting exercises or using the computer or watching tv or listening to a book...I find something to focus on besides what I can't do that day.

I hope you start feeling better soon. Take care.