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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
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
Oman Enterprises - A discussion of complex regional pain syndromes including RSDS, RSD, Sudeck's Atrophy, casualgia and reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
Clinical Physics Group - Offers a list of synonyms of complex regional pain syndromes, a discussion and look at microvascular investigations.
American Family Physician - An in depth report about complex regional pain syndrome authored by Donna M Pittmann, MD and Miles J Belrade, MD from Sister Kenny Institute and Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis Minnesota.
RSD Site UK - Personal page from a sufferer of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - Patient information from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Support For RSD/CRPS sufferers - Support and information for sufferers of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. A free to join non-profit making organization.