Lol Kathy...The mind boggles! Suggestions on a postcard?

The 'regional' part is because CRPS occurs initially in a 'region' or area of the body. It does not start in the whole body, although it can spread far and wide (as we know all too well ). This part was added to the name to distinguish CRPS from other syndromes or conditions that affect the entire body equally. CRPS is regional by nature, even if for some folk all the 'regional' bits join together to encompass pretty much everything...

It's an interesting debate, but I think we can assume (tee hee) that when the decision to change the name was made, it happened after some pretty heated debate involving a few choice insults, at least twelve polystyrene cups of coffee spilt across paperwork, two dozen egg sandwiches squashed under leather lace-ups, and at least three balding heads sweating profusely as they tried to argue their case

I do understand why those who lived with RSD for years feel attached to that name, but I do wish we could all unite behind the new one...

Bram.