Today I engaged an attorney and I have to say it was an upsetting experience, due to reliving the months and months of pain and the many unhelpful doctor visits. Plus the 40 minute drive nearly did me in. The lawyer said I needed him two years ago!

I cannot get into see the pain management doctor until October and in the meantime I was told they do not write disability letters. I need the letter so I can have a hearing, so I can get the additional PT I need. It's true I should have addressed this earlier, but it caused me so much anxiety I avoided addressing it.

I have asked my PCP for the letter, but I am worried that because I have improved to the point that I don't always need a cane, he will not see me as disabled. If anyone has ideas, please share.

This is a recent picture of my foot: As you can see it is not normal. I do not believe I will ever get back to being 100 percent normal, and I will have CRPS for the rest of my life. I am afraid that my positive outlook is going to work against me.