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WHAT IS CRPS?   WHAT IS RSD?

These are acronyms for Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, an insidious condition usually triggered by a minor trauma to a limb, resulting in pain which does not go away.  Knowing what to do if you are diagnosed with this serious illness (usually latently, long after the injury that caused it), is critical.

Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) used to be called RSD, short for Reflex Sympathy Dystrophy.  Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is broken down into two categories, Type 1 and Type 2.  It is a serious, debilitating condition resulting in the patient suffering chronic pain, usually in a limb, but not exclusively, which varies in intensity throughout the day or based on activities.  It is often hallmarked by one or more of the following:

 

extreme sensitivity to light touch

discoloration of the afflicted limb

temperature change of the afflicted limb

hypersensitivity to touch

abnormal hair growth or abnormal fingernail or toenail growth

allodynia, which means pain from stimuli that are not normally painful, such as the touch of clothing, a breeze, or a light touch by someone. 
 

Worst of all, the underlying cause of CRPS is often a minor trauma or accident, though it can also be triggered at times by a severe trauma or accident.  CRPS is an all too often a life-changing event for the person suffering from it as well as for their family.

 

Sometimes bad things happen for which no one in particular is at fault.  However, if you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with CRPS or RSD and you have reason to believe it may have been caused by someone else's negligence, we can help.  If you have been injured in an automobile accident or due to a neglected condition, we may be able to help, even if you had initially been unsuccessful in obtaining legal representation.

 

Individuals suffering from CRPS/RSD often feel hopeless and that they have very few options medically and legally.  Medically speaking, advances are being made in this field routinely which are helping physicians better understand and manage this condition in their patients, thus helping their patients reclaim their lives.  Legally, there may be help as well.  Contact our office to discuss your case at no charge to discuss whether we can help you.  The consultation is free.

Should you wish to contact us immediately and speak with an attorney, you may do so by dialing 1-315-445-8762.  If you prefer, you may email us at the link below with any inquiry, and your inquiry will be responded to without delay.    

 

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