Although the incidence and prevalence is unknown, it is estimated that at least 1.5 million, and possibly as many as 6 million U.S. citizens suffer from this debilitating disorder. The RSDS Awareness Month is a part of a larger campaign to educate the medical community and general public about this disorder, particularly the early distinguishable symptoms.
Early intervention is essential.
If individuals are diagnosed within six months of the onset of symptoms and treated appropriately, the disease often goes into remission. However, if RSD is left untreated for several months, the likelihood of successful treatment is sharply diminished. Let your listserv members know, place it on your website, put it in your newsletters, talk about it at your meetings, etc. If your state already has it's own RSD Awareness Month that is fine. I want to personally thank everyone for all their efforts towards HRes 420.