Thanks guys. I appreciate the comments.

I'm definitely not expecting strangers on the internet to diagnose me (probably didn't word my request that well) - just trying to compare experiences and to be informed as I can. With everything that's happened with this injury (the re-injury would never have happened if I'd been treated correctly in the first place), I don't have the same trust in doctors as I used to, so I am trying to be a better advocate for myself.

I'm not on any meds at the moment. I was on SR naproxen for a while post-op but now I just take ibuprofen when needed. I don't really like NSAIDs though as they caused me stomach problems a few years back. I still have some Oxy from after the surgery but haven't needed any for weeks (months?). The only other things I take (not sure if this is relevant or not) is Phenergan for hayfever, which I take some nights to help me sleep, and a bunch of vitamins (Vit C, Vit D + calcium, glucosamine + chondroitin, CMO) when I remember. At this point I don't really feel the need to take anything but will certainly not try to be a hero about pain.

The surgeon did not tell me much about CRPS, and I didn't ask much because I was a bit shell-shocked. I got the impression he was trying not to worry me too much.

Thanks for the advice on ice etc - I'll certainly avoid it!