What is complex regional pain syndrome type II?
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic progressive disease characterized by severe pain, swelling and changes in the skin. Type II, formerly known as causalgia, is similar to Type I but involves overt damage to a peripheral nerve.
How do members experience complex regional pain syndrome type II?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with complex regional pain syndrome type II*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for complex regional pain syndrome type II*
*Data from patients with complex regional pain syndrome type II, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with complex regional pain syndrome type II*
*Data from patients with complex regional pain syndrome type II, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has complex regional pain syndrome type II on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 15 | |
| 30s | 53 | |
| 40s | 114 | |
| 50s | 220 | |
| 60s | 187 | |
| 70+ | 62 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 106 | |
| Female | 552 |