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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD) - also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - is a chronic neurological syndrome.
RSD is a malfunction of part of the nervous system. The nerves misfire, sending constant pain signals to the brain. Some of its symptoms are:
* severe burning pain
* pathological changes in bone and skin
* excessive sweating
* tissue swelling
* extreme sensitivity to touch
* abnormal changes to skin color and temperature
* RSD is 2 to 3 times more frequent in females than males
* limited range of movement
About my charity:
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA)
The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association was founded in 1984 to promote public and professional awareness of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD or RSDS), also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Our goal is to educate those afflicted with this syndrome, their family, friends, insurance and healthcare providers, on the disabling pain the syndrome causes.
For information about RSD and the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA), please visit: http://www.rsds.org
You can also join me for the walk if you would like by contacting me directly for information or going directly to nyrr.org and registering online. You can join the RSD team and we can walk together.
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