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If you or someone you love suffers from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) also known as complex regional pain syndrome, this new book offers in-depth medical information, techniques, and strategies to help you deal with the syndrome's painful symptoms and psychological effects.

No one knows what causes Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS), also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), or why it follows an estimated 5% of all injuries. It's an under-diagnosed and under-treated neurological syndrome characterized by swelling, skin discoloration, stiffness, and intense and chronic burning pain. RSDS affects as many as six million Americans—most often set off by a relatively minor physical trauma, but can also follow surgery or more serious injury. The diagnosis is often missed in the early stages of the disease, and when left untreated the syndrome leaves the sufferer bedridden and in incredible pain. Peter Moskovitz, M.D., and Linda Lang offer for the first time to the lay reader an in-depth explanation of RSDS, the most current and effective treatments, and numerous self-help strategies for dealing with the syndrome's painful symptoms and psychological affects. From their work as Board of Directors for the RSDSA—the leading patient advocate and research foundation in the United States for RSDS patients—Moskovitz and Lang are able to help readers make sense of this complex syndrome, get appropriate medical care, manage their pain, and regain control over their lives. ... Read more

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RSD in real life
I am a kid who has rsd. Life with rsd is as close to hell as it gets. My doctor couldn't explain it, I couldn't explain it to my friends, I couldn't explain it to me: until I read this book. If you have rsd, kid or adult, I highly suggust READING THE BOOK! (It hurts a lot less than having a sympathedic block :)

One of the first steps to understanding
I was injured on the job Jan. 2004 and since that time have been diagnosed and treated for RSDS. It has limited & possibly stopped my working life, however, being lost in a workman's compensation buracracy, I had to begin to learn myself how to talk to the doctor about RSDS. Not every patient reacts the same, not every patient is limited in what they can do - BUT - every patient will see their life change somewhat due to pain. This book was my beginning as far as reading material to helpme to understand RSDS. It is very informative, easy to read & understand and offers insight on taking control of your situation. It doesn't talk as much as I'd like about treatment plans and options. I have never taken so many drugs before and this book calmed my fears somewhat of becoming an addict. I will continue to learn about this pain syndrome because if I do not, I can't depend on the medical world to do it for me. A very good book to start off with if you have been diagnosed with RSDS.

Knowledge IS Power
Anyone who has CRPS (aka RSD or RSDS) MUST buy this book. There is so little accurate information available on the Internet, and what is available can sometimes be confusing or involve too many words that you need a PhD to comprehend. This book does a good job of explaining the basics of the nervous system and CRPS, and spends a lot of time discussing how to live with the disease. I will say that there isn't that much in depth information about treatment options, which is unfortunate. However, that's the only drawback, and with Living with RSDS to start you out, you can find reputable sites on the Web and start an intelligent dialogue with your doctor.

A Review of LIVING WITH RSD by Lang & Moskovitz
For all those touched directly or indirectly by reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS), LIVING WITH RSDS by Linda Lang and Peter Moskovitz, M.D., is a must-read.

In a thorough but entirely clear and readable manner, this guidebook illuminates every aspect of RSDS.A chronic pain disorder, RSDS not only changes--often drastically--the lives of sufferers but also affects the people who care about them.

For the patient, LIVING WITH RSDS is a valuable tool, a combination of medical information and practical advice.For the patient's family and friends, it's a much needed doorway to a keener understanding of just what the RSDS patient is up against physically and psychologically.

For every reader, patient and nonpatient alike, the interwoven personal story of Linda Lang, one of the authors, has staying power.An RSDS patient herself for the past decade, she shares her own experience and hard-won insights in an appealingly intimate tone that affirms the possibilities of a life well lived in spite of illness.

This is an Excellent Book for people afflicted With RSDS.
It goes chapter by chapter explaining this horrible disease to
family members and the medical community.This is an illness
that not only affects the patient, but their marriage, relationships, children, and their caretaker.No matter what
your situation, it affects your whole life.
It gives examples of personal stories of people's lives that
have changed forever.Although all stories and lives differ,
all complain of pain in the upper or lower limbs.
The Hallmark symtom is PAIN, unrelenting PAIN.
Most of these victims turn up in the E.R., where if you are
fortunate one or two professionals have heard of RSD and
will medicate you and refer you to a pain clinic.
Usually, patients are given medicine and told not to bother
the E.R. staff with a chronic illness.Unrelenting PAIN is
Hell on Earth.The suicide rate for this disorder is 20%.
Although women have the highest rate of illness-it can
strike men and even chidren.
People are sick and in pain but because so little has been
written of this disorder, they must fight to get S.S.D
or help of any kind.
RSD( reflex sympathetic dystrophy)is a neurological disease
the way Multiple Scerlosis is also neurological.
We also know very little of coping. Coping has been defined as the ability to deal with a situation.Trying to cope with pain,suffering,and disability creates emotional distress-the daily life of a person with RSDS.
Fortunately, the internet is bring patients closer and people are demanding attention and a cure... This book reminds you not to become your disease.If you
are in great pain, you will become angry at that statement.
If you are being treated and have some good days, I agree.
If you find friends on the net you can exchange ideas.
Also,you can build a friedship of similiar interests, books, movies,sports, recipes,decorating,etc. that take your mind off pain and validate you as a person.
There were some palliative measures not mentioned that
disappointed me.Patients are now recomended to have
aquatherapy in a heated pool. It is easier on the body and
more beneficial to a damaged part.There are many new drugs
and research not mentioned that show promise.
I agree with Keith, sympathectomies are usually not done because the ganglion of nerves grows back after giving a person
relief for 12 to 18 months.When the nerves grow back they
are angry and more painful.The disease process may also
spread to other parts of the body.
On the whole, this book gives some comfort issues at the
back-although I question the one of putting clothes in a
freezer, because ice does so much damage, but maybe it is
a special case. Keeping a pillow with you is almost a
necessity.
There is a good chapter on isolation. In the beginning
everyone tends to isolate,because of the pain.
Music in Church makes you hurt,large groups of people and
noise all cause more pain, so you gradually eliminate
your favorite places and people.
Later,if you have some control of pain or do better at
different times of day, do become active.If you can only distribute fliers or put up posters for RSD-let that be your
contribution. A little charity work goes a long way.Send a
card. Let someone know you think of them. Somepeople are too overwhelmed just getting through the day but you can let them know you care. Space yourself and your time and you will
find you can enjoy life more.
Share this book with your family and they will understand
that people with RSD can sometimes spend time with you
and other times cannot.They will feel less rejected. ... Read more

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Very informative for newly diagnosed RSD patients
This book is very informative for the newly diagnosed RSD patient. It has numerous treatments and therapies that can be helpful to relieve pain and swelling.

Excellent Read
I am a RSD sufferer. I found this book to be extremely helpful. It is a easy read. In fact my Dad also picked it up and read it also. I think it was written exceptionally well. What else can I say???? But BRAVO!! and Thank you for writing this book.

I have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy...
I was diagnosed with have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy almost 10 years ago, when there wasn't much information anywhere about this condition. This book has up to date information and is a great reference tool for those with RSD and their families.

everyone with RSD should read!
What a wonderful book! I felt so great after reading this book- there is hope and it is in this book! I am not alone and not only that- I can get better! Please read with an open mind- relax- and stop stressing- we can beat this thing!

ELENA JURIS STIKES A NERVE WITH POSITIVE OPTONS FOR RSD
ELENA'S BOOK IS A TRUE GUIDANCE THRU THE UNPREDICTABLE JOURNEY WE ALL FACE WITH RSD!!! WHAT AN ACCURATE TESTIMONIAL TO WHAT HAVING RSD CAN AND WILL DO TO OUR LIVES. SHE EXPLAINS HOW WE CAN ADAPT DURING THE COURSE OF THIS ILLNESS WITH A COMBINATION OF TREATMENTS! PROVIDED WE BECOME OUR OWN ADVOCATES EARLY ON AND PERSIST AND NEVER GIVE UP HOPE WITH ENDLESS DEDICATION TO HEALING AND WELLNESS.................................AWARENESS LEADS YOU TO ADVOCATE TOWARDS HEALING
A MUST READ FOR EVERONE!!!!
WISHING YOU WELLNESS,
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Be Careful!
All I can say is do the research yourself before you make any decisions. The SCS, while excellent in cases of failed back syndrome, is not the treatment of choice for RSD or CRPS as so many doctors want to confuse the general public now. Read this book, then read Chronic Pain: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy-Prevention adn Management by Hooshang Hooshmand and THEN make your decision. Don't believe anyone who says they have to "cut on you" to make you well. ... Read more

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

In addition, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents - thousands of pages with extensive material from the CDC and NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with FDA drug and medical publications, government consumer healthcare tips, disease prevention programs, dietary guidelines, and travelers' health information. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 30,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY
This CD-rom is a complete waste of money. It consists of a bunch of PDF files, half of which don't even directly talk about RSD/CRPS. All the information on this CD can be found FOR FREE by typing the word RSD into google. ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (also Algodystrophy; Algoneurodystrophy; Causalgia; Causalgia Syndrome (Major); Complex Regional Pain Syndrome; coronary-scapular syndrome), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms.Download Description
This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome; Chapter 5. Books on Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome; Chapter 6. Multimedia on Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome; Chapter 7. Periodicals and News on Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome; Chapter 8. Physician Guidelines and Databases; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Researching Nutrition; Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance; Appendix F. More on Pain; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY SYNDROME GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Algodystrophy, Algoneurodystrophy, Causalgia, Causalgia Syndrome (Major), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, coronary-scapular syndrome, postinfarction sclerodactylia, Posttraumatic pain syndrome, Reflex Neurovascular Dystrophy. ... Read more

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Comprehensive, but...
This is a wonderfully comprehensive guide that will help a lot of readers find many sources to cope with RSD.I have RSD and have found myself scavenging every resource I could find in an effort to find the peace I lost.However, I must say that if you are computer literate and savy with online searches, you will be able to find most of the resources in this book online.If searching online is a painful task for yourself or a loved one, then this book will help pool the resources in one place to help get on the road to pain-free living sooner than later.Thanks Mr. Parker for compiling all this data.
For more information go to [...]
And all of you with RSD, STAY STRONG!
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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to reflex sympathetic dystrophy. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to reflex sympathetic dystrophy.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to reflex sympathetic dystrophy. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to reflex sympathetic dystrophy.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consult the second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a single alphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or two paragraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300 updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, and a comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical and historical sidebars throughout the text.

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Targeted to patients, their families and allied health students, The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia and epilepsy. Related topics include communication aids, electric personal assistive mobility devices, medications for treating neurological diseases and conditions, understanding the needs of Alzheimer patient caregivers and more. This two-volume set provides an alternative to resources that either fail to explore neurological disease in any depth and or do so at a level not appropriate for students and general readers.

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This digital document is an article from Clinical Psychiatry News, published by International Medical News Group on November 1, 2002. The length of the article is 733 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Resistant pelvic pain tied to autonomic imbalance. (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy).
Author: Norra MacReady
Publication: Clinical Psychiatry News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 30Issue: 11Page: 30(2)

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This digital document is an article from Trial, published by Association of Trial Lawyers of America on May 1, 1994. The length of the article is 3499 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Attorneys representing people suffering from reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) should be aware the RSD is one of the most frequent medical problems and that serious, long-term injury can only be avoided with prompt diagnosis and treatment. Early RSD is often misdiagnosed or inappropriately treated. Plaintiffs' attorneys should establish a chronology of the earliest occurrence of symptoms and when symptoms were reported to a physician. Then the attorney should determine when RSD was diagnosed and whether treatment focused on the underlying injury or the RSD, since treatment for the underlying injury can exacerbate RSD.

Citation Details
Title: The overlooked disease: reflex sympathetic dystrophy. (Medical Negligence)
Author: Victor R. Scarano
Publication: Trial (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 1994
Publisher: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Volume: 30Issue: n5Page: 55(6)

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The most misunderstood and complex subject in medicine is the hyperpathic pain of sympathetic dystrophy. More common than previously thought, it comprises between 10 and 20 percent of chronic pain patients. Understanding this self-perpetuating pain -- which "never stops" -- requires unbiased knowledge of physiology and pathology. Chronic Pain: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Prevention, and Management is devoted to the subject of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). The book classifies the different stages of RSD and describes the qualitative and quantitative differences between natural endorphins and synthetic narcotics. Included are long-term follow-ups on sympathectomy patients.This important reference explains why sympathectomy fails, but nerve block and physiotherapy is successful in the treatment of RSD. In addition, the mechanism of development of RSD is clarified through an extensive collection of drawings and anatomical pictures as well. Other topics include thermographic methods for the diagnosis of RSD, the role of ACTH in the management of chronic pain, and comparisons between the effects of ACTH and those of corticosteroids.Features o Classifies the different stages of RSD o Features the most comprehensive coverage of the literature on RSD and its related aspects o Describes qualitative and quantitative differences between natural endorphins and systemic narcotics o Examines the role of ACTH in the management of chronic pain o Clarifies the mechanism of development of RSD through an extensive collection of drawings and anatomical pictures o Explains why sympathectomy fails, but nerve block and physiotherapy is successful in the treatment of RSD ... Read more

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The only book for RSD sufferers
If you have RSD, Dr. Hooshmund has now retired, however, he is 'the' Doc in inderstanding RSD.So even though it is a medical text, it is a wonderful book to have if you have this condition, or have a family member who does. Or if you know of someone with the condition, it would make the best gift to them (after you have read some of it yourself).

You will not get the information in any other book or article.it tells of an amino acid that we need that gets drained from our bodies and other pertinent information.

Good Book
I find the book interesting to read
But the discussion on the topic on mechanism
producing the vicious cycle of sympathetically
maintained pain should be improved
The price is rather high for a narrow topic

Chronic Pain Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Prevention and Man
This book is an excellent resource for doctor's or patients with RSD.It is comprehensive and scientific.

Information for patient ,physican and staff
RSD patients hsitorically have had to to seek out information for themselves on the nightmare called RSD as information and treatment move slowly down the medical and insurance pipeline.Although most patients andtheir families will not be able to completly understand the more clinicalaspects of RSD discussed in this book, they can still glean basicinformation regarding currently available treatments and Dr. Hooshman givesspace to a recommended diet.RSD patients often are given only minimalinformation/instruction about their condition and although some of theclincial aspects of this book may be frightening, most RSD patientsdesperate for a return to health and pain free living will work their waythrough the portions of this book that are helpful to patient and laymanand avert their eyes from the portions that they are yet ready to learnabout.Three cheers to Dr. Hooshman for publishing this valuable volume.

Chronic Pain:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Prevention and Man
My husband being recently diagnosed with this terrible painful condition has read several books about this RSD and truly finds this one superior and easy to understand and gives plenty of advice. This is a MUST read for anybody with this disorder. ... Read more

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-(Audiotape is geared toward medical professionals.)
-Discusses the pathophysiology.
-Reviews medical and surgical interventions.
-Presents rehabilitation treatment in occupational and physical therapy.

Medical Professionals: Continuing Education Credit. This tape is 39 minutes; Please refer to your appropriate licensing or credentialing board to see if this meets your professional continuing education requirements. ... Read more

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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy-audio
When we first recieved this tape---I was very disappointed. The actual title is "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Causalgia in the Upper Extremity". My reason for the order is for someone I know who has RSDin the "lower extremities"But I gave the tape to this personanyway.Well, this tape is very informative and is not exclusive to upperextremities. The person I gave it to says "this is a tape I couldlisten too 3 or 4 times at least. It contains lots of information and iswell presented wherever the RSD is located on the body". So I am veryglad I did not send it back just because the title says "UpperExtremitiey" RSD is difficult to find professional written or spokeninformation on and this is a reasonable cost also.

Living with the pain of RSD
I have just been dianogsed with RSD and want to learn all I can about this disease.I have it in my foot from foot surgery and my DRS seemed at lost as to what to do except nerve blocks.

reflex sympatheic dystrophy and Csusaligia
This was audio.I have Relex Sympatheic Dystrophy and I thought this was very good.It is hard to find any information on this disease.I have looked everwhere and it was a blessing to find this.I liked how the audiowas put together.I would recommend this to anyone who has the disease ora relative or any friend of a person who has this dreradful disease! ... Read more