Wow how awful!! I broke my ankle, above mt bad rsd foot and had trouble wearing the boot cast thing. It's very uncomfortable and triggered searing rsd pains into my foot. Ended up with a hard cast which made my foot pain much better. I cant believe your pain dr cant squeeze you in for a consult. Maybe he could up your existing meds to help w the pain. I understand your fears about atrophy but once you get into physical therapy those muscles will come back. Walking and exercising your foot in the pool or bathtub will strengthen your foot muscles. Its hard to be patient, but have faith, this too shall pass. Now you have time to relax, sunbathe, scrapbook, or read some good books. Summer is the best time to be in recovery!