Sleep is critical to facing daily chronic pain. I use trazodone (generic for desyrel) to help me sleep. It absolutely does help, although I still do have some sleep issues.

Trazodone is a relatively mild drug and most people tolerate it pretty well. I would certainly ask your doctor about it or some other medication that can help you. You really need to address your sleep deficit.

The description of your symptoms does sound very similar to many of us. It is a terrible condition, but with the right medications, therapy and other complementary treatments, many do find relief. This is a good place to learn about OPTIONS. CRPS is a very "individual" condition. What works for one may or may not work for another. Lots of trial and error.

Good luck to you!