CR(a)PS A Day in a Life with a Woman With CRPS

CRPS Warrior Emily is a true fighter! Just like all us Warriors are.  So happy she was able to be part of our show. Hope you enjoy, and get some great information. <3 

I feel like I need to apologise for being not on track. I have had Rachael's episode recorded and my husband went ahead with out me and edit this episode and put it up for me. I was always taught that hate was a very strong word and should not be used lightly. When I say I HATE CRPS, I mean it. But I love that I get to spread awareness 🧡 with all my fellow Warriors. Please enjoy Rachael&apos...

Knowledge Is The Key! To teach ourselves and others <3 

As you know, some of my favorite episodes are with fellow CRPS Warriors. Kate is AMAZING! She spreads awareness and advocates for all CRPS Warriors. With her blog,  www.kateandcrps.com . Please look it up. Has so much great information.  She also has a CRPS chat on twitter. Which is every first Tuesday of the month,  #CRPSChat  Kate also speaks about a Biomat that helps her. Here is the link for y...

It's CRPS AWARNESS MONTH!!! So, color me ORANGE!!! This month is all about CRPS (which for me it's 24/7 & 12 months a year) I am so excited for this month. We are having so many CRPS Warriors guests this month, and I am so excited for these episodes I feel like I could fly!!! So wear your orange & spread the awareness of CRPS!!!  

My favorite episodes to do, when I get to hear other Warrior's CRPS story. <3 

Everyday I am thankful for the things I am able to do. No matter how big or small! :) 

It's Episode 29 y'all! Another special guest Melissa, also known as Mel, tells her amazing CRPS story. I cannot wait to talk to her again. Mel's story is incredible! I learned so much from her. I hope you enjoy :)  Just a little note - I apologize for the background noise. I knew there was a little bit being picked up here & there. Just did not notice it was as noticeable. My AM...

This episode is all about what we, CRPS WARRIORS, have to go through to get our pain under "control". The cost, stress and the Pain. 

My favorite episodes are the ones where we are able to speak with fellow CRPS Warriors and hear their story! Brie is AMAZING, and this is her story. <3 

September is Chronic Pain & Suicide Awareness Month. Both is DEFINITELY part of CRPS. That's why it is called the Suicide Disease. Dealing with Chronic Pain day in & day out is exhausting! It is lonely. If you need or someone you know needs help. Please reach out. If you don't know who to reach out to you can call the Suicide Hotline at (800) 273-8255. Help is available. 

This episode is a brief history of CRPS/RSD. A little about my history and the condition itself. We are always looking and are VERY interested in your history/story with CRPS/RSD. If you would like to be part of an episode you can reach out to me on Facebook,  https://www.facebook.com/CR-a-PS-a-day-in-a-life-with-a-woman-with-CRPS-110757490526224 , or on Instagram, craps_podcastwarrior.  If you ar...

This disease does not care what plans you have, or what makes you happy. CRPS tries to rule you. There are times when it wins no matter how hard you fight. But you fight! That's what matters. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I hope I can get back on track <3 

Showers really are the gates of H-E-Double Hockey Sticks!!! 

Learning to love myself, including my body, is a slow process. But, I am doing it! I am learning to love myself and the rolls, scars, pains, emotions, body... The song by Kesha, Learn to Let Go speaks to me and when I listen to it it gives me that strength and to remind myself to let the past go. Learn to live in the now. Here is a link if you would like to listen to her song, https://g.co/kgs/rhn...

 Those who care about you, Want You to Have F-U-N!! This is why this episode is short & sweet. It is important as CRPS Warriors that we make time to have some fun in our life. It can be very hard at times. It's not called the Suicide Disease for no reason. You you ever need help, please reach out to your love ones. You can reach out to me! I am on Facebook & Instagram. If needed you c...

What a special episode this is. CR(a)PS a day in the life of a woman with CRPS very first guest, Rachael! What an amazing warrior and now friend. <3 Some of her information she gave has the links include below. Hope you get as much enjoyment out of this episode as I did. Cannot thank you enough Rachael.  1 - Green LED Lights https://uanews.arizona.edu/story/treatment-pain-gets-green-light 2 - C...

POOP!!! What a subject.... I am so sorry for the silliness and all the laughter. BUT...it is a serious matter. Just an FYI, there is language at the end of the podcast. Just a couple of words, and it is during a VERY (I think) funny poem. The Poo Will Not Do -- A Dr. Suess Parody About Constipation By Chris Honsberger. Book available on Amazon -https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00HPNY94S/ref=sr_1_1?dch...

OH SLEEP!!!!! How I do miss you! 

This episode really gave me a happy heart. Remembering all the sweet victories, rather big or small and to me they are all just as important. JUST like this EPISODE! It was Father's day...so I wanted to do all the editing myself so my husband would't have to (because that would not have been nice, my brain was NOT working while we recorded)  He kept asking if he could help and I would sa...

Sometimes I feel like it is just easier for everyone if I just stay home. But it is not for my over all health. 

Clothing is a BIG issue for me. My skin is not able to wear so many different fabrics. A site that has helped me in so many ways, including with clothing is   https://rsds.org/crps-comfortable-clothing/

Sorry for the late post. It has been a rough couple of weeks, and seems like it is not going to end. But I knew I needed to do this. I have always been a care giver my whole life. So this is an episode I really need to live by, no matter how hard it is...Take Care of Myself so I Can Take Care of my Love Ones <3 

This turns out to be a very interesting episode. I talked about finding my x-ray I wanted to share, unfortunately I did not find the one I was looking for. Found others, just not that one. But when I do I will post on our Facebook & Instagram page. Thank you for listening. :) 

I am really, REALLY bad about smiling when everything is not okay. Pain, depression, anxiety. I smile and laugh them away, when I should be expressing my emotions. When I should be crying.  I think Hiro Mashima said it best  “The worst kind of pain is when you are smiling just to keep the tears from smiling”