Category Archives: RSD / CRPS

Articles from Time Magazine on Chronic Pain

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Mara Gerke

Time Magazine did an issue and the issue focused on Chronic Pain.  It had some very good articles in it and below are links to some of those articles. more...

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Scientists Discover New Treatment for Chronic Pain

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Mara Gerke

ScienceDaily (Feb. 7, 2010) — Scientists at the University of Liverpool have discovered that treating the immune system of patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CPRS) leads to a significant reduction in pain that lasted approximately 5 weeks.  Read the full article at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100201171417.htm.  I found this very interesting. more...

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Neurology Now

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Mara Gerke

There was a really good article in Neurology Now about RSD / CRPS (Reflex Sympahtetic Dystrophy). You can click here to read it.  You can also request to recieve this magazine at no charge. more...

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RSD / CRPS Informational Video Clip

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Mara Gerke

It is so important to tell people about RSD / CRPS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy).  So many of us have gotten this syndrome yet so many people and doctors have never heard of it. more...

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Must see Video Clip on RSD / CRPS

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Mara Gerke

It is sad that so many doctors still do not know about RSD / CRPS. Next time you are at your doctor’s – ask him if he knows what it is and help spread the word so people don’t have to wait so long to find out that is what they have. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy needs to be treated quickly so the chances of a full recovery are better. Every September is pain awareness month – let us all do our part in September and every day and let people know about this syndrome. This video is very informative on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, it reviews the symptoms, the treatments, and explains how the pain becomes can become its own disease. more...

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RSD Support Group

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Mara Gerke

There is a great new Online Support Group called Physicians for Patients with CRPS. To join – visit http://crps.physiciansforpatients.com and become a member, you must be a family member or patient with RSD/CRPS to join. more...

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Neurology Now – An Article on RSD

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Mara Gerke

This is a really good article from Neurology Now about RSD/CRPS. You can click here to read it. more...

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