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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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Getting Comfortable With CRPS

By: Tracy Zuckerman

So it's time you started getting in tune with your body. What does that mean? Pain is a signal for you to pay attention and tune into the here and now. Try to live in the moment and realize that your body needs you to pay attention! Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), formerly known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), is a debilitating illness and it plays havoc on your body. There are many alternatives to the way in which we can respond to what is going on. So let's get comfortable, as best you can. Learn to become more aware...More

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What is it?

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain disorder. CRPS usually begins after trauma such as an injury to the tissue, bone or nerves of your limb (arm or leg). Although the symptoms vary greatly from one person to the...
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Signs and Symptoms

Often, the first symptom of CRPS is pain that gets worse, instead of better, over time. This is the main reason that most people seek medical advice and treatment. The pain you feel in your CRPS-involved limb may be burning, throbbing,...
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