MI HR0416

Declares November 2018 as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Awareness Month in Michigan

CRPS is a debilitating pain disorder affecting extremities or organs, caused by damage to the peripheral and central nervous system, with higher diagnosis rates in women

CRPS ranks as the most painful chronic condition according to the McGill Pain Index, with symptoms including burning and "pins and needles" sensations that can spread throughout limbs

No specific diagnostic test exists for CRPS and the FDA has approved no drugs to treat it, leaving patients to bear both constant pain and significant financial burdens during diagnosis and treatment with physical therapy, psychotherapy, and various medications

The awareness month aims to provide a platform for CRPS sufferers to share experiences, find community support, and educate the public and healthcare professionals to encourage further research into treatments and cures