HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrsntatn - Cmplx Rgnl Pain Syndrm AwarenessWhereas, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also
known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, is a chronic pain condition
most often affecting one of the limbs, usually after an injury or trauma
to that limb; and
Whereas, CRPS symptoms vary in severity and duration, also
affecting the immune system. In more severe cases, individuals may
not recover and may have Tong -term disability; and
Whereas, anyone can get CRPS, and currently there is no
single diagnostic test to confirm CRPS; and
Whereas, the outcome of CRPS varies from person to person,
and more research is needed to understand the causes of CRPS,
how it progresses, and the role of early treatment; and
Whereas, members of the CRPS community will be spreading
awareness of this condition during the month of November.
Now, Therefore, I, Van G. Tanner, Mayor of the City of
Palm Desert, California, Along With the Entire City Council, Do
Hereby Proclaim the Month of November, 2014, as
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Awareness Month
in the City of Palm Desert and urge all citizens to become familiar
with this condition and do what they can to help spread awareness.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my
hand and have caused the Official Seal of the
City of Palm Desert, California, to be affixed
this 13`h day of November, 2014.