Living With CRPS/RSD

RSDSA gives those affected by CRPS/RSD education, advocacy and hope! From signs & symptoms, to diagnosis, to living with CRPS/RSD long term, this section has health and lifestyle information for adults and youth living with this painful and debilitating condition – as well as for their families and caregivers.

Research/Medical

RSDSA raises funds for research to find better treatments – and a cure – for CRPS/RSD. We also work with research groups and healthcare professionals worldwide to foster collaboration, communication and awareness. Here you’ll find the latest studies and articles about progress and breakthroughs

Community

CRPS/RSD can be isolating. RSDSA ensures that those affected by CRPS/RSD are not alone. We’ve built a strong, vibrant community that participates in conferences, fundraising events, mentoring, support groups and other activities that help them take control of life with CRPS/RSD. Join us.

Our Mission

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA) mission is to provide support, education, and hope to all affected by the pain and disability of CRPS/RSD, while we drive research to develop better treatments and a cure.

Upcoming Events

RSDSA Event Calendar
If you would like to check RSDSA Events for the upcoming months that are not shown below, please visit our Event Calendar

RSDSA Online Community Auction, October 12 – 28, 2021
Welcome to our online auction running until October 28th. There are a variety of items and services that will appeal to all budgets. Register to bid on auction items/services. The bidding will be open during our virtual conference, October 25-28th, Optimizing Wellness: Treating the Whole Body. Register to Bid!

Treating the Whole Person: Optimizing Wellness Virtual Conference, October 25th – 28th, 2021
RSDSA invites you to register for our free Treating the Whole Person: Optimizing Wellness virtual conference. Register Now!

Painting the World One Brush at a Time Virtually on Zoom, Sunday, November 7, 2021
By uniting virtually on Zoom, we can raise awareness for RSD/CRPS and show the world that “while in pain, we are strong!” Come join instructor Kathy Albritton Gustafson, as we “make the world beautiful one piece of art at a time.” Kathy the instructor/owner of A Broad and a Brush has been teaching painting classes for over five years. Register Now!