is "Supporting Education, Research, & Treatment of RSD/Neuropathic Chronic Pain Diseases."
RSD (aka Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome) is a highly complex neurological disease of the sympathetic nervous system and a chronic pain disorder. Characterized by chronic, intractable pain, the disease is often progressive: degeneration of muscles, bones, skin... joint thickening, acute and diffuse osteoporosis, malfunctioning temperature regulation; severe arthritis; limb swelling; muscle spasms; severe fatigue; vasospasms; tremors...
RSD also has a direct effect on circulation, and appears to be associated with serious disturbances in the immune system. It can also cause loss of use of one or more limbs and loss of mobility.
On the McGill Pain Index, RSD/CRPS ranks among the most agonizing, debilitating experiences a body can go through.is to advance research, actively seek new and innovative treatments, and increase understanding of not only RSD/CRPS, but all neuropathic chronic pain diseases. RSD is too often misdiagnosed, sorely misunderstood, and still unrecognized to this day.
There is no cure. At least not today. Help us change that.