What are the four stages of CRPS?

There are 3 stages of CRPS: acute, subacute, and chronic. The acute stage lasts 3 months. During this stage patients usually have a burning type pain, swelling, skin redness, increased sweating, and decreased range of motion. After 3 months, the patient enters the subacute stage.

What causes reflex sympathetic dystrophy?

The condition is thought to be a malfunctioning of the sympathetic nervous system, but some researchers are questioning this. Since RSD most often follows trauma to the extremities, some conditions that can trigger RSD are sprains, fractures, surgery, damage to blood vessels or nerves and certain brain injuries.

Is RSD life threatening?

Mortality/Morbidity. In and of itself, the disease is not fatal. Morbidity of RSDS is associated with disease progress through a series of stages (see Physical).

Is RSD serious?

Symptoms may begin as mild and then become more severe, interfering with your daily life. Your mental health can also be affected with RSD. You may experience anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder related to the condition.

Is reflex sympathetic dystrophy fatal?

In and of itself, the disease is not fatal. Morbidity of RSDS is associated with disease progress through a series of stages (see Physical).

Can RSD go away?

RSD doesn’t have a cure, but it’s possible to recover from many of the symptoms. Some of the medications your doctor may suggest include: Anesthetic creams like lidocaine. Antidepressants.

Is Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy fatal?

Does the HPV vaccine cause CRPS?

There have been reports of two syndromes, CRPS and POTS, in girls who have been given HPV vaccines. CRPS produces long-lasting pain affecting a limb, and POTS is associated with an increase in heart rate on standing up, together with various symptoms including dizziness, weakness, pain, feeling sick, and fatigue.