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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Also called: Causalgia, CRPS, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is an uncommon nerve disorder. It causes intense pain, usually in the arms, hands, legs or feet. It happens after an injury, either to a nerve or to tissue in the affected area. Rest and time may only make it worse. Doctors are not sure what causes it.
Symptoms in the affected area are
- Dramatic changes in temperature and color
- Intense burning pain
- Extreme skin sensitivity
The cause of CRPS is unknown, and there is no cure. It can get worse over time, and may spread to other parts of the body. Occasionally it goes away, either temporarily or for good. Treatment focuses on relieving the pain, and can include medicines, physical therapy and nerve blocks.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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Overviews
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(American Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in Spanish
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary
Also available in Spanish
- Facts & Fiction about Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy & Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America)
- Recognizing, Understanding, and Treating CRPS/RSD(Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America) - Links to PDF
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Telltale Signs and Symptoms of CRPS Type 1/RSD(Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America) - Links to PDF
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Treatment
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
- Treating Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Guide for Therapy(Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America) - Links to PDF
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Related Issues
- CRPS/RSD and Sports Injuries: Prevention Is the Name of the Game(Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America) - Links to PDF
- Hospital Protocol RSD/CRPS Patient: Handle with Care!(Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America) - Links to PDF
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Financial Issues
- In Pain, Out of Work and Can't Pay the Bills: A Resource Directory for People with RSD/CRPS(Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America)
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Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Causalgia(National Institutes of Health)
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Complex Regional Pain Syndromes(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy(National Institutes of Health)
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Experimental forearm immobilization in humans induces cold and mechanical hyperalgesia.
- Article: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy: reflections from a clinician.
- Article: Six years follow-up of the levels of TNF-alpha and IL-6...
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Organizations
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Also available in Spanish
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Children
- Helping Children/ Youth with RSD/ CRPS Succeed in School(Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America) - Links to PDF
- Your Child Is Diagnosed with CRPS(Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America)
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