I just wrote a similar response not seeing yours first. You must be one incredible person to have lived with CRPS for as long as you have. I have had RSD type 2 for 7 years and as I sit here writing this I wish I could have my foot removed. During foot surgery, after my foot decided to move and then dislocate my big toe I was forced to have the surgery and they severed nerves. My foot barely moves, it is almost paralyzed. My big toe with no hardware inside has no movement. My foot feels like glue is stuck on it, it's awful. I've had the shingles like rashes, I will lose my voice at times, the muscle spasms at night you wish you were dead. My leg is atrophying.....I was so glad to read your comment explains these two disorders are completely different. People don't realize how serious CRPS/RSD really is. No way can the two be compared.....I remember years ago I saw a doctor and he had no idea what was wrong with me and said "You probably have Fibromyalgia"......to which I said...."Is that what you tell all women when you think it's all in their head".....He laughed and walked out of the room....That kind of said it all...Thanks again for such a good comment...Mine is hidden. I am going to re-post it as it's own......