Discovery Health's "Mystery Diagnosis": RSD (Part 2 of 2)

Cynthia Toussaint of For Grace discusses her life with RSD. Originally aired on Discovery Health in October 2005 (currently still running)-- and later picked up by The Learning Channel/TLC

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News & Politics

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• RSD
• pain
• For
• Grace
• reflex
• sympathetic
• dystrophy
• neuropathic
• CRPS

[tiredmeadow]

Her husband is amazing...

[mabith]

It probably wasn't just 13 years. She is most likely still in some pain. Remission can come occasionally but it doesn't usually last and drugs can only help so much.

I have RSD. It took me a year and a half to get a diagnosis. I had the support of my family, but all of my friends left me. They couldn't handle it and felt they were making me worse by telling me their small problems (not true at all). Mine has spread to my entire body.

[camposantoo]

An interesting case for secret services studies...

[amber12345678999]

I'm so glad that she didn't commit suicide. Everyone would've been so sad especially her husband. there is always something better around the corner I would hope.

[lexcreed1]

this is super bad btw @mabith i will pray 4 u



[AmethystAnna]

I was diagnosed with RSD, but I don't believe I ever had it. My pain was terrible but it most likely was all in my head; it took some incredible will power but I decided that I couldn't hurt anymore and I had to live again after 2 years in bed. Eventually it worked and today I'm 16 and can function almost normally. But from what I hear RSD can't be treated so easily as that (it wasn't easy, but I didn't have to have PT or medication or anything) I guess I'll never know for sure.

[luvyourpets08]

I have not been diagnosed yet with RSD, but I know now that I have it. I have studied many medical websites and now I'm looking at some videos. This may just keep me alive. The burning pain is hideous, but I'm lucky it is localized to my right foot though I have freezing cold legs up to mid-calf and severe edema. Thank god there are answers and when I see my doctor I will mention this. Thanks so much for uploading these videos. Vicki

[Blankname101]

Poor girl had this on going pain for 13 years.Happy it's behind her now

[randomestperson121]

Im 16 with rsd...this video does show awareness...but it misleads that there is a cure. There is no cure. Everyone is different, and intense pt doesnt always help. In fact, it can make a person worse. We need a cure.

[allThebestHits]

@tiredmeadow he has a small d ick. that's his secret

[avticotin]

i am 13 and i have RSD ... this woman is very strong and her husband is amazing thank god she got her life back

[imalittlechicky]

i want a husband like him! sooo carering