Hi CG,

There are both positive and negative studies out there. I prefer to pay attention to the positive ones. Dr. Stanton-Hicks is a respected CRPS doctor at Cleveland Clinic. He states in an online interview "Ask the Expert, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome" on the CC website that 80% of people will get better when diagnosed early and treated with exercise and maybe a local block. I have seen this statistic multiple places. A PT review found 74% improved. Their data said most people improve between 6-12 months. I am sorry I can't post links today, challenging on iPad...

So yes, there are cases of improvement. Dr. Pradeep Chopra also says positive things about recovery. And you are right about the SFN, CRPS link, that work came out of U Mass from Dr. Anne Oaklander if you haven't seen it.

Sending hugs,