Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)

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Signs and Symptoms

The symptoms of RSD/CRPS may 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, limb feels cool to the touch and looks bluish, muscle stiffness and wasting of the muscles (a...Read the full article