RSD is shifting/has shifted to a new name... complex regional pain syndrome. If my memory serves me correctly, the change came from lack of evidence/support that the sympathetic nervous system was solely or exclusively responsible for the sypmtoms. I found this 'blurb' on healthfinder.gov from: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/rsds_fact_sheet.htm#whatis Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) � also known as complex regional pain syndrome � is a chronic condition characterized by severe burning pain, pathological changes in bone and skin, excessive sweating, tissue swelling, and extreme sensitivity to touch. The syndrome, which is a variant of a condition known as causalgia, is a nerve disorder that occurs at the site of an injury (most often to the arms or legs). It occurs especially after injuries from high-velocity impacts such as those from bullets or shrapnel.
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: RSD >Date: Sat, 4 May 2002 13:19:08 EDT > >Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy is a new term to me. I received a referral to >assist pt and family with RSD management. I have looked up the term on the >internet, and found i am familiar with the symptoms. What advice do any of >you have about managing a very painful, dominant, non-functional UE >following >CVA. ( Not subluxed due to hypertonicity. ) , dxd as RSD. -- Jody _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com *********��*********** Unsubscribe? Send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's *body*, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist ** List messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] *********��***********
