• ***Harden, R. Baron, R. W. Janig Seattle IASP Press 2001 CRPS Progress in Pain Research and Management Vol. 22 ISBN 0-931092-41-8 Latest research updates. Read this one before reading Wilson, Peter W.
• ***Hooshmand, H. MD Chronic Pain: RSD Prevention and Management CRC Press, 2000 Corporate Blvd. Boca Raton, FL ISBN # 0-8493-8667-5 Tel: 1 800 272 7737 It is one of the most comprehensive book on CRPS today.
• ***Huygen, Frank MD Neuroimmune Alterations in the CRPS Thesis ISBN 90-77595-58-9 Rotterdam, Holland 2004 Technical but good research.
• ***Moesker, Albert CRPS formerly called RSDS: Treatment with ketanserin and carnitine Thesis 2000 ISBN 90 9013574-X Groningen, Holland Very technical but informative.
• ***Perez, S.G.M. MD CRPS-1 A Randomized controlled study into the effects of two free radical scavengers Thesis: Vrije Univ. Medical Center Amsterdam ISBN 90-9015456-6 c.2001 Very technical work but documents DMSO AND NAC treatments for CRPS.
• Stanton-Hicks, M. MD Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Kluwer Acad, Grp. 1989 ISBN #0-7923-0527-2 (May be out of print).
• Stanton Hicks, M. MD. RSD: A Reappraisal IASP Press, 909 NE 43rd St., Ste. 306, Seattle WA 98105 1996 ISBN #0-7923-0572-0 Older book but useful. IASP: www.iasp-pain.org.
• ***van der Laan, L. MD PhD Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: A clinical and experimental study Print Partners Ipskamp ISBN 90-9012256-7 Quite technical reading but basis of DMSO and NAC.
• ***Veldman, P. MD Clinical Aspects of RSD (Thesis) ISBN # 90-9007712 Basis of Dutch research today.
• ****Wilson, Peter R MB, BS, PhD Stanton Hicks M MD, Harden N. MD Eds. CRPS: Current Diagnosis and Therapy in Progress in Pain Research and Management IASP Press Seattle 2005 ISBN # 0-931092-55-8 hardbound 316 pages IASP Tel: 206 547 6409 Very technical and current CRPS information.

JOURNALS 2006

• ****The Pain Practitioner Vol 16 No 1 Spring 2006 issue has an entire, excellent edition on "CRPS:Grappling with the Mysteries". It is a MUST read for all physicians and health care professionals. The articles contain cutting edge research, psychological aspects, treatments and emerging concepts.

CHRONIC PAIN BOOKS

Supplemental reading on pain.

• ***Berger, Ann MSN MD Healing Pain Rodale 2006 ISBN 10 1-59486-012-2 A revealing book from a pain doctor with chronic pain to help ease emotional suffering.
• Catalano, Ellen Mohr MA The Chronic Pain Control Workbook New Harbinger Pulbications 1987 ISBN 0-934986-45-2
• **Caudill, Margaret MD Managing Pain Before It Manages You ISBN# 0-89862-224-7 Revised Edition ISBN 1-57230-718-8
• Chino & Davis Drs. Validate Your Pain Health Access Press, 2445 River Tree Circle, Sandford FL or visit www.validateyourpain.com
• ****Dillard, James MD The Chronic Pain Solution Bantam 2002 ISBN 0-5538083-X. Best practical pain book written for patients in last 10 years. Well worth the money.
• Donoghue, M. Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired WW Norton Press, Inc.ISBN # 0-393-3311-54-6 Visit: www.wwnorton.com
• Eschelman David and McKay, Oakland. The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook New Harbinger Publishers 1982
• Finando, Donna LAc LMT Trigger Point Self Care Manual for Pain Free Movement Healing Arts Press 2006. Try amazon.com.
• ***Fishman, Scott MD The War on Pain Harper Collins 2000 ISBN 0-06-019297-6(HC) Excellent explanations about how we perceive, measure and experience pain in clear, concise terms.
• Fors Greg MD Why We Hurt ISBN 978-0-7387-1065-5 Comprehensive guide to chronic pain.
• Furman, Richard MD The Intimate Husband Random House Publishers, Eugene Oregon 97402
• ****Groopman. , Jerome MD The Anatomy of Hope ISBN # 096581131-X A positive, insightful, hopeful book by a doctor who experienced chronic pain. His point of view is refreshing and urges us renew hope in ourselves.
• **Jackson, Marni. Pain: The Fifth Vital Sign 2002
• ***Khalsa, Dharma Singh MD The Pain Cure Warner Books 1999 ISBN 0-446-52305-4 Excellent systematic program to fight chronic pain.
• ***Khalsa, Dharma Singh MD Meditation as Medicine Pocket Books 2001 ISBN # 0-7434-0064-X Case studies and systematic meditations for chronic pain and various illnesses.
• Koestler, A. Myers A. Understanding Chronic Pain University Press Mississippi 2002 ISBN 57806-440-6
• Kron, Audrey Living with Chronic Illness Audrey Kron, 7466 Pebble Lane. West Bloomfield, MI USA 48322 Price: $16.00 + $3.00 p&h
• ****Lewandowski Michael J. MD The Chronic Pain Care Workbook. New Harbinger Publ. ISBN # 1572244704 Quite an extensive practical program for pain patients. Try www.chapters.ca.
• Mailis, A. MD and Israelson, D. Beyond Pain: Making the Mind-Body Connection Viking 2003 ISBN 0670043702
• Neilsen, Patricia Living with it Daily: Meditations for People with Chronic Pain Dell 1994 ISBN 0-440-50555-0 A spiritual way of looking at pain. Uplifiting and soothing.
• Pollin, Irene Taking Charge: Overcoming the Challenges of Longterm Illness Susan Gollant Random House ISBN 081 2922581
• ***Rosenberg, A. The Truth about Chronic Pain Basic Books 2003 ISBN # 0-465-07138-4 Good overview of the issues and problems faced by patients and doctors in dealing with chronic pain. The effect of pain on patients' lives and how they cope is shown in the patients' heart rending stories.
• ****Schneider, Jennifer MD Living with Chronic Pain 2004 An excellent guide to dealing with chronic pain and how to spot how your personality deals with pain.Very interesting reading.
• Senneff, John Numb Toes and Aching Soles MedPress PO Box 691546 San Antonio TX USA 78269 Visit: www.medpress.com
• Stimmel Barry Pain and Its Relief Without Addiction: Clinical Issues in the Use of Opiods and Other Analgesics Haworth Medical Press 2nd Edition Binding:Paperback May 1997 ISBN # 0789001268.
• Turk, Dennis Pain Survival Guide 2006 This author has an extensive understanding of chronic pain and all its problems. Try amazon.com
• Wall, Patrick Pain: The Science of Suffering Columbia University Press 2002 ISBN 0-231-120079 Considered one of the best pain books written to date.

• ****Young Shinzen PhD Break Through Pain Sounds True Inc. 2004 ISBN 1-59179-199-5 www.soundstrue.com or 1 800 333 9185 This great book comes with guided meditation CD for reducing pain through special techniques. Worth a try for every CRPS or chronic pain patient.

PARC'S RECOMMENDATIONS: PERSONAL STORIES

• ***Elster, Elizabeth Power Through Pain July 2007 ISBN 978-0595-43716-0 The journey of a teen with RND to find treatment and hope for the future. Try amazon.com or TripletsWhoCare. org.
• ***Juris, Elena Positive Options for RSD Hunter House December 2004 An uplifting, inspiring book which examines the many ways to fight RSD/CRPS when you are a patient. In addition to offering interviews with medical experts, this book is also the first to provide information on complementary/alternative therapies for RSD-treatments that can be crucial for maximizing the potential for healing.Try www.amazon.com or www.hunterhouse.com.
• ***Shore, Sharon No Moral Conscience November 2004. Available at the World's Biggest Bookstore, Toronto.This book is the story of her parents' struggle to find the truth about Lisa's untimely death and their quest for justice. The book is still available despite ongoing efforts to block its release. Order the book or read an excerpt from the book at: www.lisashore.com

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