brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Diagnosis of CRPS
A doctor's evaluation Doctors diagnose complex regional pain syndrome based on specific symptoms in the affected limb. These symptoms include the following: Pain that is greater than expected for the injury Sensitivity to touch Certain changes in the skin's appearance or temperature Swelling Increased or decreased sweating Hair loss and cracked or thickened nails Reduced range of motion, muscle weakness, and/or abnormal movements (such as trembling or jerking of the affected limb) If the diagnosis is unclear, doctors may take x-rays or do a bone scan to look for bone loss or inflammation. Nerve conduction studies and 