No offence, but that podiatrist is an idiot, and demonstrates exactly why we as the patients have to be so informed and strong about this darn condition, because SO many of the medical profession haven't got a clue! It's quite scary, and about time they found out so that they don't make our already difficult lives even worse through their ignorance. I wish if they didnt know they would just say so, instead of pretending they do... Sorry for getting annoyed, it's just so common that attitude, and it really annoys me!

I would suggest that you look at a good RSD/CRPS website, rsdhope, or the NHS one even, they will have all the symptoms listed. You need to have at least one symptom from each category to be diagnosed, and only really a pain specialist or experienced surgeon/GP can diagnose you. The burning pain, difficulty walking etc sounds pretty accurate, and if you have hypersensitivity, colour changes, temp changes, sweating, hair or nail changes in the area then I'd say it's pretty certain, but there are other conditions that show similar signs at times, which is why you need to see a CRPS specialist.

Hang on in there. I have CRPS in my feet and I completely understand your pain and frustration with the condition itself and the medics who confuse everything But i promise you the podiatrist was about as wrong as its possible to be

Good luck,

Bram.