Directory of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Resources

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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (R.S.D./R.S.D.S), more recently known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (C.R.P.S.) is a disease brought on by damage or trauma to the Sympathetic Nervous System. It can be brought on by an accident, minor trauma, or surgery (i.e.,carpal tunnel surgery, disc herniation surgery, removal of neuroma, rib resection, tarsal tunnel surgery, ulnar nerve surgery, etc.)

Resources in This Category

• About RSD

  http://www.aboutrsd.com/
  Information of Reflex Sympathy Dystrophy, a debilitating disease of the nervous system that causes chronic pain, is progressive and cannot be cured.

• American RSDHope

  http://www.rsdhope.org/
  A non-profit organization providing information for medical professionals, patients and families. Features newsletters, submitted poetry, and details of support programs.

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/reflex_sympathetic_dystrophy/reflex_sympathetic_dystrophy.htm
  Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

  http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/complex-regional-pain-syndrome.html
  Patient information from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

• CRPS/RSD a Better Life

  http://www.crps-rsd-a-better-life.blogspot.com/
  A weblog with practical ways of helping with pain and symptoms of CRPS/RSD including latest research and interest in the new science of pain management.

• Fighting 4 Us

  http://www.fighting4us.com/
  An organization for people with reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Topics include dealing with doctors, treatments, understanding RSD, symptoms and the four stages.

• For Grace - Changing the World of RSD

  http://www.forgrace.org/
  A nonprofit organization passionately devoted to raising awareness of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy in the medical community and general public. Events, information, and resources.

• International Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Foundation

  http://www.rsdinfo.com/
  Delivers information resources, puzzles, studies, articles, surveys and FAQS.

• My Child and RSD

  http://www.angelfire.com/tx/brattybrat/RSD.html
  Mothers view of watching her child cope with RSD/CRPS. Diary, links of information and personal poems.

• Neurological Associates Pain Management Center

  http://www.rsdrx.com/
  Information about this Florida based practice and practitioners. Contains education material for RSD/CRPS patients and members of the medical community. Includes RSD puzzles and articles.

• Pain Management Center

  http://www.clevelandclinic.org/painmanagement/
  A program that includes treatment options for patients with RSD, trigeminal neuralgia and chronic pain. A look at the center itself as well as the specific treatments offered.

• Pain Pal's RSD Support

  http://www.angelfire.com/me2/rsdpainpals/
  Offers information, support by providing a daily digest, message boards, chat rooms, media campaign and RSD database.

• RSD Canada

  http://www.rsdcanada.org/
  Offers information on the latest treatments, research, survival tips, RSD coping advice and photon therapy.

• RSD Hope Teen Corner

  http://www.angelfire.com/wi/rsdhopeteens/
  A support group for children and teenagers with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Includes a message board, chat room and a writers corner.

• RSD/CRPS for Southern New Jersey and Other Areas

  http://www.angelfire.com/nj2/RSD1/
  Support site for those suffering from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Includes links, a personal story, great doctors and a message board.

• RSD/CRPS Stop the Burn

  http://www.freewebs.com/crps/
  Find a personal site that offers information to help cope with reflex sympathetic dystrophy.

• RSD/CRPS World News Group

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RSD-WorldNews
  Daily updates on new sites, medicines, procedures and papers on the subject. People can submit features, columns and writings.

• RSDHope College Quad

  http://www.angelfire.com/biz5/rsdgimps/
  A site built by and for college students suffering from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Read stories from sufferers and get advice from those who are dealing with this disease.

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