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If someone has regional sympathetic dystrophy will they retain their strength in the affected area?
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RSD: Theoretically, the answer could be yes but because of the pain in the limb, it can become more difficult to use the extremity. As a result with arm or leg becomes weaker
Answered 11/27/2014
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