RSD-Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Queensland, Australia - Judith Cesari White - Contact and Support Group. Helping to understand RSD and spread awareness..
"Stopping the pain together"
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Hi, my name is Judith Cesari-White and I am the coordinator of "The Queensland Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group" (please see disclaimer at the bottom of this page)

I am registered with "Self Help, Queensland Inc" (Brisbane, Australia) as a contact for people who suffer with "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome" (RSDS) which recently became know as "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome" (CRPS)

Because little was known about "RSD" 13 years ago, I was actually accused of being a wardrobe drinker for 12 months and told the chronic pain was all in my mind.
(This story is very familiar with other R.S.Ders that I keep in contact with).


My husband, Reg stepped in and with-in a few months I was diagnosed with R.S.D.

(if you wish to read more on me, visit the About Me link)

Disclaimer : I am not a Doctor nor do I pretend to be one. I am just another sufferer of R.S.D.This Site was established to help sufferers of R.S.D. Parents, Friends and associate to find out information. We recognize the needs faced by the sufferers of this disease and the many problems, frustrations and unanswered questions.



 
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome, also known as CRPS, is a progressive disease of the Autonomic Nervous System that can follow a simple trauma (fall or sprain) a break or fracture (especially wrist and ankle) a sharp force injury (such as a knife or bullet wound), heart problems, infections, surgery, RSI/CTS, spinal injuries/disorders, or major trauma.
It is a multi-symptom condition affecting one, two, or sometimes even all four of the extremities. It can also be in the face, shoulders, back, eyes, and other areas as well. It may spread from one part of the body to another regardless of where the original injury occurred; and RSD can spread in up to 70% of the cases.(1)
In a small number of cases it can become Systemic or body-wide. RSDS is an involvement of nerves, skin, muscles, blood vessels (causing constriction and pain) as well as bones.ANYONE can get RSDS. In the USA there are millions of Women, Men, and Children with this disease. It affects women many more times than men, as high as four or five to one; and affects all age groups from 3 to 103.(1)
view the list of websites that have reciprocal links to the RSD Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Queensland's website.