Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA)

02/28/2026

When you have a rare disease, you face two battles:
💛 The disease itself
💛 And living in a world where so few understand

Today, on Rare Disease Day, we stand with every individual and family navigating life with CRPS and other rare conditions. You are seen. You are heard. You are not alone.

02/28/2026

Today is ! 🦓🧡

1 in 10 Americans—our friends, neighbors, coworkers, classmates, and loved ones—lives with a rare disease.

Follow us, the National Organization for Rare Disorders, NORD, to support them this . Learn more at rarediseaseday.us.

02/27/2026

Last year, Warrior Leslie Jordan wrote for the RSDSA blog and discussed her journey as well as a scholarship for a self-guided course that significantly helped her. She is once again offering a scholarship for this course! Learn more ↓

Read as Leslie Rowe discusses what helped her find relief, a scholarship she is funding for a self-guided course, and encouragement for all CRPS Warriors.

02/27/2026

Dr. Norman Harden joined us to discuss CRPS research, subtypes, and how we're working with professionals across the globe via the International Research Consortium for CRPS.

02/26/2026

Fight the Flame is hosting the 2026 Fight the Flame Conference on Saturday, March 21 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Registration is open!

Join patients, caregivers, and experts for a day of knowledge, healing, and connection.

*Please direct all conference questions to Fight The Flame.*

🔥 2026 Fight the Flame® CRPS Conference
Join us for a day dedicated to education, support, and hope for the CRPS community.
This in-person conference brings together individuals living with CRPS, caregivers, advocates, and healthcare professionals for meaningful learning and connection.
📅 March 21, 2026
📍 Charlotte, NC
🔗 Register here:
https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/FighttheFlameConference
💛 Come as you are. Participate as you’re able.

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

Men’s immune systems may have a better mechanism for shutting off pain, likely because of their higher testosterone levels.

The research suggests that men’s immune systems have a better mechanism for shutting off pain, which could explain why women have more chronic symptoms.

02/21/2026

From The Archives | Dr. Kurt Heitman joined us as a part of our livestream series to discuss in the eyes. 👁️

Does your current ophthalmologist know and understand CRPS? If so, let us know below in the comments ↓

Dr. Heitman is in private practice and is a partner in Southern Eye Associates located in Greenville, SC. He obtained his Medical Degree at the University of...

02/19/2026

Do not forget to register for these FREE March 2026 webinars hosted by US Pain Foundation! ↓