Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA)

12/22/2025

Please help a member of the community locate a podiatrist who knows and understands in the Greater area. ↓

12/19/2025

We pride ourselves in hosting in-person awareness and fundraising events across the country in addition to our stellar virtual events. We would love to collaborate on additional events and are seeking your assistance to make them a resounding success.

If you are interested in hosting an event (like a beach meetup, walk, expo, sports tournament, etc.) in 2026, please send us a message or email us at info@rsds.org.

12/18/2025

Big news I’m so proud to share 💜

I’m incredibly grateful to share that,

Through the generosity of Maria’s Fund, in partnership with the RSDSA,

SEVEN individuals were awarded tuition support to join my program, The Chronic Pain Breakup Method.

One primary award and six additional secondary awards were granted — allowing seven people living with CRPS to access structured, evidence-based support that many otherwise wouldn’t have had access to.

I’m deeply honored to be trusted with this work and truly excited to walk alongside these individuals.

We’re already optimistic about what’s possible, and this is just the beginning.

Maria’s Fund has committed to ongoing future funding, and I’m incredibly thankful for their dedication to expanding access to care for this community.

12/16/2025

RSDSA highlights CRPS Warriors who have passed via approved submissions made by their loved ones.

If you have a loved one you would like added to this memorial, please let us know.

CRPS Warriors Memorial Back to Main Community Page RSDSA is highlighting CRPS Warriors we have lost over the years. If you have a loved one you would like added to this memorial, please send us an email at [email protected]. CRPS Warrior’s Photo CRPS Warrior’s Name Sunrise Sunset Their Story Ka...

12/15/2025

We heard you loud and clear! Many of you requested that we add a “Dear Abby” column to future editions of In Rare Form. Please submit your questions to info@rsds.org using the subject line "Dear Abby"

Please note that the “Dear Abby” column will not be used as a diagnostic tool. We will take questions on a rolling basis.

12/12/2025

For more than 40 years, RSDSA has funded research, centralized credible resources, and laid a foundation that many organizations rely on today.

As we look toward 2026, we are committed to doing even more - expanding education, strengthening advocacy, and growing our patient assistance programs, to name just a few. None of this is possible without your dedicated support.

Your year-end gift has a direct and meaningful impact.

Please click below to make your year-end contribution today.

Thank you for considering a donation to RSDSA. Your unrestricted gift is vital to RSDSA because it gives us the crucial flexibility to respond to immediate needs and opportunities as they arise. Such contributions also help build a strong RSDSA financial foundation. To fulfill our mission, RSDSA mus...

12/12/2025

Apply for the scholarship for Alissa's program by Sunday, December 14th at 11PM Pacific via alissawolfe.fillout.com/crps.

12/11/2025

We've spoken to numerous CRPS Warriors over the years about the everyday items they love as well as the gifts they reach for during flares and treatment days. 🎁

Therefore, it was only right that we compiled a list of the top items that CRPS Warriors want and need. Be sure to share it with loved ones or use it to create your own list during this holiday season (and throughout the year)! 🧡 https://rsds.org/giftguide

We've spoken to numerous CRPS Warriors over the years about the everyday items they love as well as the gifts they reach for during flares and treatment days.

12/10/2025

Sammie Anderson, a Warrior and RSDSA’s special events coordinator/social media manager from 2015-2018, was on Wheel of Fortune on December 5th!

You can watch her episode (S43 E8270 - Week 13 - Episode 65) on Hulu until this Saturday, December 13th. She shares a special story. 🧡

Send a message to learn more