I went to UNC, too. They were great. I did get a Boston Scientific Spinal cord implant. It has been fantastic. Make sure your rep knows what he is talking about with Boston Scientific if this is the route you go. Go into YouTube and watch the videos. Just so you know I did finally switch reps with Boston Scientific and found one in the Hickory area that is fantastic. If you are anywhere close to the Charlotte area look up Dr. Russell Davenport. He is an anesthesiologist that specializes in pain management. Watch your diet! You are in the beginning phases of this it sounds like and you could very well shake it. Stay off of red meat. Eat poultry, fish with omega-3, and stop eating sugar. Any form of sugar get off of it. I have also gotten off the gluten which is helping me. Remember to exercise. Water aerobics is great. Find someone who understands CRPS and get into therapy with them. there are several support groups online that are also very helpful. I have found one that's in the New England area to be especially educational. I go online and catch their meetings that way. There is a young people seminar coming up in Tennessee in June that you also might want to look into.