Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD)

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) is an uncommon condition that usually affects arms or legs. RSDS symptoms include intense localized burning or aching pain, swelling, skin discoloration, and altered temperatures, among others. Also known as chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS), this chronic, progressive condition has no known cause, and occurs three times more frequently in women than in men. For more information about reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, read on.

Medical marijuana can provide chronic pain relief for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome without some of the side effects of pain medication. A patient with reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) found an increase in quality of life with medical marijuana.

RSD Patient Gets Relief Through Medical Marijuana

When his reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) could no longer be treated, this man started an e-zine for upper extremity amputees, and then founded an outreach group to start sharing knowledge and expertise.

RSD Diagnosis and Amputation Leads Eric Westover to Create Amputee Organization

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RSD Patients Find Pain Relief with Red Hot Chili Peppers

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a chronic pain condition that most often affects the hands, arms, legs, or feet. Studies indicate that RSD-based shoulder pain is easily treated. Learn about an...