Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about RSD/CRPS(Free Handout)

Signs and Symptoms

The symptoms of RSD/CRPS often progress in three stages—acute, dystrophic, and atrophic.
The acute stage occurs during the first 1–3 months and may include burning pain, swelling, increased sensitivity to touch, increased hair and nail growth in the affected region, joint pain, and color and temperature changes.

The dystrophic stage may involve constant pain and swelling. The affected limb may fee...Read the full article