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CRPS Awareness

CRPS can affect anyone and it has no cure and very few treatments

WHEREAS, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a rare nerve disorder which causes the brain to send constant pain signals to the body causing chronic pain and



WHEREAS, symptoms of CRPS/RSD include dramatic changes in color and skin temperature in the affected limb or body part, swelling, sensitivity and chronic burning pain



WHEREAS, CRPS/RSD can occur after an injury or trauma to the affected area of the body; and



WHEREAS, the causes of CRPS/RSD are uncertain and there is currently no cure; and



WHEREAS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke (NINDS), dedicated to research for the brain and central nervous system, have scientists studying new approaches to treat CRPS/RSD and intervene more aggressively after a trauma or injury to lower the chances of developing this condition and



WHEREAS, this research is encouraging to everyone who hopes CRPS/RSD will one day be eliminated and



WHEREAS, in November members of the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome community will be spreading awareness around the world of this poorly understood disorder;



NOW, THEREFORE, I, do hereby proclaim November as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Awareness Month and the First Monday in November as Color The World Orange Day.



in the State of Texas and call upon all of the residents to learn more about this rare disorder and color the town orange throughout the month of November in recognition of the efforts to better understand and eventually find a cure.



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Official Seal of the State to be affixed this the XX day of XX 2015 A.D.