What is CRPS I (Complex regional pain syndrome type I)?

Complex regional pain syndrome (CPRS) is a chronic progressive disease characterized by severe pain, swelling and changes in the skin. CPRS Type I, formerly known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Sudeck's atrophy, reflex neurovascular dystrophy or algoneurodystrophy, does not have nerve involvement.

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What do patients take to treat CRPS Type I and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
(Anapsique, Amitriptyline Troche, Laroxyl, Elatrol)
5
(DOM-Gabapentin, APO-Gabapentin, Neurontin, Gabatin)
4

These charts show data from CRPS Type I patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has CRPS Type I at PatientsLikeMe?

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Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
90% Females
10% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 21
20-29 years 25
30-39 years 37
40-49 years 34
50-59 years 10
60-69 years 1
70+ years 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 145
Not Diagnosed 9

These charts show data from CRPS Type I patients who have completed their condition history