What is CRPS / RSD?
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), is a complicated neurological condition evidenced by severe, chronic pain and growing changes to skin, muscle, joints and bone.
Millions of people in the United States may suffer from RSD/CRPS. This condition usually occurs in an injured arm, hand or leg and is most often caused by something as minor as a sprain or broken bone or from a serious crush injury, and spreads in a progressive manner. Many people injured in accidents with what appear to be relatively minor injuries can later suffer from the painful effects of RSD/CRPS. Tragically, other problems like depression, sleeplessness, suicidal tendencies, anxiety, mood swings and overall reduced quality of life are consequences of RSD/CRPS.
People living with CRPS/RSD live with challenges beyond the comprehension of most of us.
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), is a complicated neurological condition evidenced by severe, chronic pain coupled with growing changes to skin, muscle, joints and bone.
Millions of people in the United States may suffer from RSD/CRPS. This condition usually occurs in an injured arm, hand or leg, caused by something as minor as a sprain or broken bone or from a serious crush injury, and spreads in a progressive manner. Many people injured in accidents with what appears to be relatively minor injuries can later suffer from the painful effects of RSD/CRPS. Tragically, other problems like depression, sleeplessness, suicidal tendencies, anxiety, mood swings, and overall reduced quality of life are direct effects of RSD/CRPS.
People living with CRPS/RSD live with challenges that are incomprehensible.
