We want to find answers - and we will - with your help.
Supporting Education, Research & Management of
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome / Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
& Neuropathic Chronic Pain Diseases
Our celebrity guest and long-time Quench the Fire supporter, Richard Dean Anderson, star of "MacGyver" and "Stargate SG-1," joined us again at our event to kick-off the race, sign autographs and provide photo opportunities! With Mr. Anderson's presence and amazing support of our cause, Quench the Fire continues to grow! We are deeply grateful for...
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WELCOME!
...to a nonprofit organization dedicated to an integrative approach to help people with RSD/CRPS and other chronic pain conditions manage symptoms, improve functionality, and increase quality of life.
You do not need to be a patient at USC. We do not push any agenda. We gather, we listen, and we support the chronic pain community.
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Do you want to see how we've grown over the years? Want to share some magical moments, team spirit, entertainment, sponsors & exhibitors, and past participants of all ages? Check out our share sites below!
There have so many memories over the past 10 years... and we're grateful...
Our Cause...
Is Supporting Education, Research, & Management of RSD/CRPS and Neuropathic Chronic Pain Diseases. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a highly complex neurological disease of the sympathetic nervous system, a malfunction of sorts, and a chronic pain disorder. Characterized by chronic, unyielding pain, the disease is often progres...
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) aka Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a cluster of symptoms. A syndrome is a disease that has many parts to it - just like a completed puzzle it has many pieces. Each symptom (or piece) by itself may be unrecognizable; but when put together, a symptom complex creates a picture of the disease.
RSD/CRPS...
Long-time supporter of the USC Quench the Fire 5K/10K Run~Walk~Roll and awareness event for RSD/CRPS, Richard Dean Anderson, talks to celebrity and author Audrey Johns about his roll in Quench the Fire in this inspiring video.
We are grateful to Mr. Anderson for his enthusiasm and encouragement of our attendees, participants and cause!
"In 1998, Karlain Blancq (my mom) suffered a workplace injury. That injury ultimately led to the diagnosis of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) - also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - in my mom’s right foot, leg and hip. RSD is a neuropathic chronic pain condition that is often precipitated by an injury or surgery and is frequently...
Technology and access to other people, places and things is not lost on QTF! Through Instagram (#QuenchTheFire), Facebook,and on Twitter(@QTF4RSD), you'll not only get to see what we're up to, but we'll be sharing other RSD/CRPS and chronic pain related news, events and inspirations. Sharing accurate and pertinent information is key for those with...
If you aren't familiar with the U.S Pain Foundation's INvisible Project, you don't know what you've been missing. Created in 2010 to bring awareness of the "invisible" condition of chronic pain, the INvisible Project brings you into the lives of chronic pain survivors through journalistic photographs, making every day challenges visible - challenge...
#PainTalk
Coming Soon!
Our new site magazine,
"The Chronic Pain Daily,"
for innovations, updates, and news for all things related to pain living and empowering life
as a pain warrior....
Beth Israel Medical Center, New York
About CRPS/RSD
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According to the National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORDS), there are approximately 200,000 persons in the U.S. with RSD/CRPS.
With so much still to be learned, it is difficult to know with any additional certainty.
More education, research & awareness is the key.
Let's do it!
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to put in our #PainWarrior Spotlight? A personal triumph?
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