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Christina Lasich, MD

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Specialist in Pain Management and Spine Rehabilitation

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posted 11/12/2008, comments (10)

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: What Is It?

Formerly called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), in 1996 scientist made a push to change the name to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Their hope was to shift the focus away from the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight system) as the primary cause of this pain syndrome. Because the sympathetic system releases adrenaline, most... Read more Chevron

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Carol Rains

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Nov. 22, 1999-Was the day I was diagnosed with RSD....

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posted 06/13/2008, comment (1)

More Than Monday Morning Blues-

Feelings of being alone-fearful-angry-feelings of worthlessness- hopelessness-restlessness, irritability, or feeling on edge-feelings of overwhelming anxiety and fear. Over the last 5 or 6 months, I've been battling the worst depression I've ever had. Only now have I really decided to share this. Some of this I feel is... Read more Chevron

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