THey look at your symptoms to see if it fits. The second I told my doctor that I had an accident with my feet and my feet feel like their on fire he said it's probably RSD. I went to 3 other doctors to confirm it and they all came with that conclusion.

Pain is the other symptom that I have but there are many others. There's no test to do that can show that you have it. You've had enough tests you don't want another i'm assuming.

I had 3 nerve blocks that didn't work but EVERYONE is different. I didn't educate myself about RSD which I should have done before doing any other the things I did. I would research whatever it is that they want you to do.

Good luck to you!!!
Heather

One more thing...I was also (a few years ago) diagnosed with Reynaud's disease in my feet.

I don't know about reynauds disease (other than that it's sometimes associated with or confused for CRPS), but for CRPS its definitely a 'use it or lose it' approach... Keep walking as much as you are able to without making your pain too bad - a small increase in pain is understandable, but a big jump is bad news. It's that old chestnut of 'pacing'.

Just had to get mine elevated with socks off Bright red and hot. You could fry an egg or two on the darn things. Oh well.

Bram.