Nerve Degeneration Can Cause RSD

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Nerve Degeneration Can Cause RSD

Nerve Degeneration Can Cause RSD

Nerve Degeneration Can Cause RSD. There are a lot of different medical reasons why someone may need to visit the doctor. While common complaints include vomiting, diarrhea, cold, and flu symptoms, chronic pain is one of the most common reasons why people visit a medical provider. Unfortunately, chronic pain is far more common than most people realize. While there are many reasons why people may suffer from chronic pain, one of the most serious reasons is a disease called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), which is also called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). According to some of the information that has been put together by the National Institutes of Health (NIH):

  • Chronic pain impacts more people in the United States than cancer, diabetes, and heart problems put together
  • One of the most common reasons why people visit the emergency room is for pain
  • Pain is one of the largest contributors to our over-burdened health care system and is a leading reason why people seek disability
  • Pain should be viewed as a chronic disease and is often a barrier to people looking to attend school and look for a job

While many people develop RSD following a traumatic event, there are many different causes of RSD. Recently, a research paper was published discussing how nerve degeneration can lead to RSD.

The Role of the Nerves in RSD

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy is a disease that often impacts a single limb. While there is still a lot of research being done, this disease often develops due to issues related to the nerves that supply this limb. When these nerves become inflamed, they start to send erroneous signals to the brain. The brain interprets these signals as pain. Because of these nerves, much of the treatment surrounds these nerves. Possible treatment options include:

  • Pain medication, both narcotic and anti-inflammatory
  • Nerve blocks and injections
  • Possible surgery to cut the nerves

Unfortunately, many people continue to have severe symptoms despite these treatment options. For this reason, more research is being done regarding RSD.

Nerve Degeneration as a Cause of RSD

Recently, a research paper was published discussing how possible nerve degeneration could also lead to RSD. There are a lot of reasons why people could suffer from nerve degeneration, including autoimmune diseases. Examples of autoimmune diseases include:

  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Scleroderma
  • Lupus
  • Transverse Myelitis

Nerve degeneration in autoimmune diseases often results from the immune system attacking its own nerve cells, leading to significant damage. As the nerves start to degenerate, they can lose the ability to process signals correctly. The brain could receive mixed signals, which becomes overwhelming. The brain interprets these signals as severe pain, leading to the development of RSD. Future research should be done into how this nerve degeneration could be prevented. This could prove a useful treatment option.

Help from a Trained Legal Professional

Ultimately, when someone has been diagnosed with a chronic disease such as RSD, it can have impacts in all phases of their life. This can place families under a significant amount of stress. Some of the reasons that families may need help include:

  • Covering the costs of healthcare
  • Possible insurance issues
  • Problems related to the potential loss of employment

Ultimately, it is important for families to know where to turn to for help. Those who are suffering from RSD should reach out to a trained RSD attorney in Sacramento. You and your loved ones could be deserving of financial compensation.

Contact an Experienced RSD Attorney in Sacramento

I’m Ed Smith, an RSD Attorney in Sacramento. If you or a family member has developed Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy following nerve degeneration, please give me a call at (916) 382-0693. I am more than willing to provide free, friendly advice to anyone who asks.

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