Botox Takes A Shot At Pain Nov 10, 2009
31, 2006) Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have found the first evidence of a physical abnormality underlying the chronic pain condition called reflex sympathetic dystrophy or complex regional. . (Science Daily)
Painful disease can't keep contest winner off red carpet Nov 8, 2009
Finally, one recognized the symptoms: She had reflex sympathetic dystrophy, also called complex regional pain syndrome ... Learn more about reflex sympathetic dystrophy, or RSD, at these sites ... Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association: rsds. (Florida Today)
Abdul Kicks Painkiller Addiction May 7, 2009
The 46-year-old star says in the June issue of Ladies' Home Journal she could have killed herself after years of dependence on painkillers she took for a chronic, painful nerve condition, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD). Abdul told the magazine she checked herself into the La Costa Resort and Spa, in Carlsbad, Calif. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Paula Abdul Admits Painkiller Battle May 7, 2009
She was also diagnosed with reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome -- a chronic condition that causes debilitating pain -- in 2005. Abdul told Ladies' Home Journal that after 15 surgeries, yoga and spiritual workshops, she feels 96 percent better. (Click2Houston, TX)
SUPPORT GROUPS Mar 24, 2009
-The director for the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group of Western PA has changed to Tanya Schrader, 814-873-1564. -Project C.H.A.T., Conversation on Health and Aging Topics with Judy Bekeny, R.N., fourth Wednesday of month, 12:30 p.m., Mercy Center on Aging, 444 E. Grandview Blvd. Call 824-2214. (Erie Times-News, PA)
