Fact 21 Approximately 30% of CRPS patients at all stages of illness suffer hypothyroidism. The effects of severe stress and the use of opioids in a majority of CRPS patients contribute to endocrine dysfunction. • • • • • #CRPS #CRPSFacts #crpsawarenessmonth #CRPSisReal #CTWO

November is #CRPSAwarenessMonth. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome affects people of all ages & can be life-altering. This month, show support for those living with CRPS & help spread awareness. #CRPSWarriors @CRPSOrangeDay Read @GovernorVA’s proclamation: https://t.co/0pY6iG4h6o

Question of the week! "How does CRPS pain affect your daily activities, work, and relationships?" Share and let us know in the comments. #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #Questionoftheweek #crpsawarenessmonth #CRPSIsReal #invisiblestrength #CTWOD

Fact 1 It's estimated around 85% of people with CRPS slowly experience a reduction in their pain and some of their symptoms in the first 2 years. • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #CRPSFacts #crpsawarenessmonth #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal #CTWO

Fact 16 Estimated figures around the world of new CRPS cases every year. • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #CRPSFacts #crpsawarenessmonth #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal #CTWO

Fact 6 According to the latest IASP Valencian Consensus' update in 2021, there is 1 main type of CRPS and 3 sub-types. The main type of CRPS is... • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #CRPSFacts #crpsawarenessmonth #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal #CTWO

Fact 7 The three CRPS subtypes are: -CRPS Type 2 -CRPS NOS (not otherwise specified) -CRPS with remission of some features • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #CRPSFacts #crpsawarenessmonth #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal #CTWO

Fact 17 There's no single test that can definitively diagnose CRPS, but the following procedures may provide important clues. • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #CRPSFacts #crpsawarenessmonth #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal #CTWO

Fact 2 A recent study examining the clinical characteristics of patients with CRPS found that approximately 73% of CRPS patients were female. • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #CRPSFacts #crpsawarenessmonth #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal #CTWO

Fact 12 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is rated 42 out of 50 on the McGill Pain Scale, making it one of the most painful conditions known. • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #CRPSFacts #crpsawarenessmonth #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal #CTWO

Fact 11 Overall 85% of patients will have substantial pain reduction within the first 1-2 years after disease onset. • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #CRPSFacts #crpsawarenessmonth #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal #CTWO

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The propaganda we aren’t falling for (CRPS edition): #PropagandaWeArentFallingFor #CRPSAwareness #ChronicPainAwareness #CRPS #FYP #crpsAwarenessMonth

🧡 This November is #CRPSAwarenessMonth — a time to turn up the orange and shine a light on the unseen pain. At #ARCGMedia and @TheResilientPod, we stand with the millions whose struggles don’t always show on the surface. CRPS is real, it’s relentless, and it’s deserving of our

Fact 9 Dystonia occurs in approximately 20% of patients with CRPS and is characterized by fixed flexion postures of the fingers, wrist, and feet that may vary in severity. • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #CRPSFacts #crpsawarenessmonth #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal #CTWO

Fact 20 Around 25% of people suffering CRPS report urinary problems. • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #CRPSFacts #crpsawarenessmonth #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal #CTWO

Today is Colour the World Orange Day, join us by wearing anything orange to raise awareness of CRPS • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #crpsawareness #crpswarrior #crpslife #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal #CRPSAwarenessMonth #CTWOD

Fact 4 Research found a greater predominance of left-handedness (21.8% vs 10% in the general population) in people with CRPS. • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #CRPSFacts #crpsawarenessmonth #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal #CTWO

“Nov 3rd, 2025, members of the CRPS/RSD community celebrate #ColorTheWorldOrange day to spread awareness of this poorly understood #pain disorder.” #VA Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared the month of November as #CRPSAwarenessMonth. #ReflexSympatheticDystrophySyndrome

Fact 3 The mean age at onset of CRPS symptoms was 43 years. • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #CRPSFacts #crpsawarenessmonth #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal #CTWO