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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders</i> by Laith, MD Gulli, Robert, BS Ramirez, 2005
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy by Robert Farid Ramirez B.S., 2002-01-01
Chronic Pain Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Prevention and Management - 1993 publication. by Hoshang Hoshmand MD, 1993
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Clinical Implications by Wilfrid Janig, 1992-07
The overlooked disease: reflex sympathetic dystrophy. (Medical Negligence): An article from: Trial by Victor R. Scarano, David S. Shrager, 1994-05-01
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: An entry from Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.</i> by Laith, M.D. Gulli, Robert, B.S. Ramirez, 2006
ReflexSympatheticDystrophy by Kathy Frame, 2008-08-12
RSD in Me! (A Patient And Caretaker Guide To Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy And Other Chronic Pain Conditions ) by Barby Ingle, 2009-03-03
Soul Searching: A Victim of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy by Deeann Elizabeth Pavlick, 2009-07-26
RSD In Me!: A Patient And Caretaker Guide To Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy And Other Chronic Pain Conditions (Volume 1) by Barby Ingle, 2009-03-03
Insights into Pain and Suffering: A Guide to Neuropathic Pain and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy by David Blake, 2006-11-10
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (SuDoc HE 20.3520:R 25/2000) by U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services, 2000
Expressing support for a National Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Awareness Month : report (to accompany H. Con. Res. 61) (including cost estimate of ... Budget Office) (SuDoc Y 1.1/8:107-183) by U.S. Congressional Budget Office, 2001
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Causalgia by Marilee Schuchard, 1997-01

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What Is RSD
WHAT IS reflex sympathetic dystrophy? This is the reason why in 1994, the Canadian reflex sympathetic dystrophy Network was founded. WHAT WE DO
http://www.canadianrsd.com/whatis.html

Extractions: Next WHAT IS REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY? In 1993, the name of reflex sympathetic dystrophy was changed to COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME (CRPS) mainly for research purposes and to avoid confusion with the many labels that have been attached to RSD in the past. CRPS type one is formerly known as RSD and CRPS type two was causalgia. CRPS type one (formerly RSD) is a debilitating disease which involves the skin, nerves, blood vessels and bone. The sympathetic nervous system reacts to a stimulus for example, an injury. Blood flow may be affected in reaction to a burn, cut, or severe temperature changes. To prevent you from further using an injured limb, the limb swells. Sometimes, and no one knows why, an abnormal or prolonged sympathetic reflex begins in a limb as reaction to a trauma. The sympathetic nerves become overactive and can cause a variety of symptoms that may cause debilitating consequences. There can be many symptoms, but the most common one is burning pain. Some of the other symptoms include: swelling temperature changes colour changes diminished motor function severe sweating These symptoms usually happen in a limb but can occur in other body parts eg. face.. Symptoms may vary with each individual who has CRPS type one (RSD).
RSD Association
Details about this nonprofit organization that provides medical information and resources on RSD and CRPS.
http://www.RSDSA-CA.org
British Medical Journal: Interrupting The Sympathetic Outflow In Causalgia And R
An editorial from the British Midical Journal written by G.D. Schott.
http://www.findarticles.com/m0999/n7134_v316/20440188/p1/article.jhtml

Extractions: Causalgia and reflex sympathetic dystrophy are poorly understood disorders that most commonly follow trauma to a limb, although they are also seen in other medical conditions. Patients typically develop chronic burning pain, together with various combinations of sensory disturbances, swelling, and vasomotor, sudomotor, and trophic changes.[1-3] Traditionally, the pain is treated by interrupting the sympathetic supply to the painful area. Is this an effective approach? Periarterial sympathectomy was first used to treat causalgia, in which, by definition, major nerve injury occurs. Various forms of surgical sympathectomy have subsequently been carried out,[3 4] especially during war time, when controlled trials were not feasible, and so whether surgery was truly effective will never be known. Open surgical sympathectomy to relieve pain in causalgia and related conditions is rarely recommended now, not least because less invasive proceduresincluding endoscopic sympathectomy and percutaneous radiofrequency lesioning of the sympathetic trunkhave been developed, although critical evaluation of efficacy is awaited.[4]
AAOS Online Service Patient Education Brochures Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
reflex sympathetic dystrophy. What is it? Signs and symptoms. The pain associated with reflex sympathetic dystrophy is often described as burning in nature.
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=50&topcategory=Hand
Untitled Document
Catalogue of treatments used for patients with RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy) including descriptions and comments from patients about their postive and negative experiences.
http://www.rsdalert.co.uk/drugs/
RSDWEB
RSD OnLine © 1995 Barbara A. Schaffer, updated 8/2000. reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a Devastating Disease. Most people
http://home.ptd.net/~paulbarb/rsdweb.htm

Extractions: Research RSD On-Line © 1995 Barbara A. Schaffer, updated 8/2000 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a Devastating Disease. Most people who have this disease suffer tremendously because of the pain and the loss of the use of one or more limbs. RSD rips a person's life apart. Often, we loose our jobs, our spouses, and all of life's activities that are so often taken for granted become difficult or impossible so we do suffer. RSD has been named Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This change of name is indicative of the confusion that RSD causes in the general population as well as the medical community. This Web Site has been developed to give you information about RSD, not to replace your physician. Hopefully it will give you enough information to work with your physician. RSD is a very misunderstood and controversial topic. Naturally many of the readers will not agree with everything that is said in this web site. I have included information from many different physicians who are known for their work with RSD. These physicians have been referenced and links to their sites appear with their names. You may e-mail your comments by clicking here: Due to the severe physical limitations that RSD imposes on me, I cannot answer all of the e-mail that I receive. Getting e-mail helps me maintain the energy and devotion that I must have to maintain this page.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Site In The UK For The Sufferers & Carers
How RSD affects the author and links to other sites. Includes stories from other sufferers and support through chat room.
http://www.geocities.com/rsdsiteuk/
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome - About RSDS
Next . reflex sympathetic dystrophy Syndrome. What is it? reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) is a disorder of the sympathetic nervous system.
http://www.orthop.washington.edu/arthritis/types/rsds

Extractions: Last updated June 11, 2003 About RSDS Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) is a disorder of the sympathetic nervous system. This network of nerves, located alongside the spinal cord, controls certain functions in our bodies, such as the opening and closing of blood vessels and sweat glands. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome can affect anyone, but it is most common in women over the age of 50 years. RSDS often follows an injury, but in 30% of the cases the cause is unknown. It often affects the hand or foot, but may also involve the knee, hip, shoulder, or other sites. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome is not fatal. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome is treated with physical therapy and medications and generally goes away with time, although it may take several years to run its course.
DALE & TAMMY
Personal page by a sufferer of this condition, including links and stories of others with RSD.
http://hometown.aol.com/dale2tammy/
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome - About RSDS
Next . reflex sympathetic dystrophy Syndrome. Edited by About RSDS. What is reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS)? Reflex sympathetic
http://www.orthop.washington.edu/arthritis/types/rsds/01?faq
Difficult To Manage Pain Of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Article explaining possible treatments.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1020192036.html

Extractions: Subscribe now >> Q: I have a young woman friend who has been going to doctors for three years with the complaint of a severe limp. She has been told that she has Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and that shell have to learn to live with this condition. Could you please explain this condition and what can be done about it? A: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a pain syndrome following an injury in which ones nerves have been damaged or traumatized in the context of a sometimes more significant injury. The mechanism by which the injury causes pain is unclear. In the spectrum of kinds of pain, the pain that results from RSD is chronic, often burning, and constant. Even minimal contact with ones skin often sets off an intense wave of pain disproportionate to the degree of contact. It does not respond to the usual kinds of medications used to treat pain. Individuals with RSD often have a great deal of difficulty being properly diagnosed and are sometimes wrongly labeled as malingerers or accused of drug-seeking behavior. Treatment is usually on an outpatient basis and varies but can include: local anesthesia directed at the source of the pain physical therapy electrical stimulation of the nerve root
Backandneck.about.com/cs/rsd/
Arthritis Research Campaign reflex sympathetic dystrophyThis leaflet has been produced for anyone interested in finding out more about reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). What is reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD)?
http://backandneck.about.com/cs/rsd/
Arthritis Research Campaign | Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
back to last page. reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Little is known about this painful condition but new research offers hope. Jane Tadman reports.
http://www.arc.org.uk/newsviews/arctdy/116/rsd.htm

Extractions: Jane Tadman reports. "Imagine putting your hand in boiling water…and never being able to take it out." There are other, more technical descriptions of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, or RSD, but the above quote succinctly sums up the constant, throbbing agony that sufferers have to live with every day. As with most of the rheumatic diseases, there is no cure, but unlike many arthritic conditions there isn't any effective form of treatment - that either controls the symptoms or attacks the disease process. RSD, also known as complex regional pain syndrome, is difficult both to diagnose and treat, and often develops after a fracture, or some other injury, sometimes extremely minor. It leads to painful swelling and burning pain usually in the hand, wrist, ankle or knee, temperature changes and sweating. In extreme cases, amputation of the limb is necessary. But as well as the overwhelming physical pain, people with RSD face many other obstacles. Because it's quite rare, and very difficult to diagnose, many patients are
RSD Hope Teen Corner
A support group for children and teenagers with reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Includes a message board, chat room and a writers corner.
http://www.angelfire.com/wi/rsdhopeteens/
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome
reflex sympathetic dystrophy Syndrome. John A. Moriarty, MD. David E. Drum, MD. May 1990. A diagnosis of reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome was made.
http://www.med.harvard.edu/JPNM/BoneTF/Case9/WriteUp9.html

Extractions: A 58 year-old white male was referred for evaluation of right foot and ankle pain of four months duration associated with swelling. There was no history of trauma, surgery or infection. He had been placed in a plaster cast for several weeks for pain of unclear etiology. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate was 29. Alkaline phosphatase was normal. The bone scintigram showed diffusely increased deposition of Tc-99m MDP in the ankle, subtalar, tarsal and metatarso-phalangeal joints of the right foot. Slightly increased radiotracer was deposited in the region of the tarso-matatarsal joints of the left foot. An X-ray of the right foot showed peri-articular osteopenia. A diagnosis of reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome was made. The patient markedly improved on conservative treatment. RSDS often follows trauma or surgery. In 506 patients selected by Sleinert from a large post-operative series, 25% followed operations for crush injuries, 25% followed elective operations in the upper extremities., e.g., carpal tunnel release, palmar fasciotomies, and 50% followed sprains, contusions and other operations. Symptoms begin immediately after injury in 30% of patients; in the remainder they usually start during the first week. The Should Hand Syndrome is a variant of RSDS often related to myocardial infarction, cervical disk herniation and degenerative disease of the cervical spine.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystropy (RSD)- Overview & Symptoms - Neurologychannel
reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), also known as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), is a chronic progressive neurological condition that affects skin
http://www.neurologychannel.com/rsd/

Extractions: Overview Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), also known as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), is a chronic progressive neurological condition that affects skin, muscles, joints, and bones. The syndrome usually develops in an injured limb, such as a broken leg. However, many cases of RSD involve only a minor injury, such as a sprain. And in some cases, no precipitating event can be identified. Pain may begin in one area or limb and then spread to other limbs. RSD/CRPS is characterized by various degrees of burning pain, excessive sweating, swelling, and sensitivity to touch. Symptoms of RSD/CRPS may recede for years and then reappear with a new injury.
Welcome To RSD/CRPS For Southern New Jersey And The World!
Support site for those suffering from reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Includes links, a personal story, great doctors and a message board.
http://www.angelfire.com/nj2/RSD1

Extractions: This is not a medical site. This site was created to serve as a reference tool for sufferers of RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) more commonly known these days as CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome). The purpose of this site is for reference only. I have included a bulletin board for use by RSD patients to hopefully help each of us find answers to our many questions and to supply links for other relevant sites on the web. One thing that I have noticed while surfing the web is that a lot of people in other countries are looking for information on RSD/CRPS and they always end up looking at sites in America. Hopefully, we will be able to supply links for people in other countries to help them find support groups locally in their area as well as to supply links to other sites in America. This site is in no way a medical reference and all information supplied is just that (purely informational). It is by no means a substitute to speaking with your physician and should not be used as such. Please, if you feel that you have RSD/CRPS and have not spoken with a doctor, I recommend you consult with your family physician.
MIR Teaching File Case Bs031
Rating D2, Q3. Diagnosis reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Brief history 74 below. Diagnosis reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Full history
http://gamma.wustl.edu/bs031te144.html
Jim O'Donnell's RSD/CRPS Site
This site contains information and comfort for those experiencing reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
http://rsdcrps.com

Extractions: Comments - Questions - Feel free to contact me: Jim O'Donnell The purpose of this site is simply to help/inform people about the disease known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), also called RSDS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome), which is also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This title (CRPS) has been introduced to cover the painful syndromes, which are still described under the headings of "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy" as well as "Causalgia." Nerve injections have been reported to be successful in as many as 90%, or greater, of RSD cases, if begun early. Injection technique is critical and multiple injections may be necessary. Physical therapy, however, should be instituted immediately after reasonable pain control is achieved. I, personally have found physical therapy to be one of the most important aspects of managing the patient who suffers from CRPS / RSD, as I do. Please let me add that not ALL patients are even able to perform physical therapy. You may have read where physical therapy can heighten pain and RSD. Yes, EXTREME exercise and physical therapy can cause fatigue, pain, and anguish to parts of your body, which only aggravates the inflammation and pain of RSD. But even worse for the patient with RSD are things like bed rest, inactivity, and any utilization of ice. With RSD, any prolonged bed rest results in sharpening of your pain As well as insomnia. The RSD sufferer should learn that they will have pain with TOO much exercise, and they will have more pain without exercise. So how do we come to some medium ground here? I have found the best thing to do is to rest and exercise frequently if possible for you.
MIR Teaching File Case Bs063
Rating D2, Q4. Diagnosis reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Brief history 56 below. Diagnosis reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Full history
http://gamma.wustl.edu/bs063te144.html

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