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

Whooshing, Hissing, Ringing or Roaring with high or low pitch, loud or very soft and can, but not always, cause hearing lost. My hearing is definitely not what it use to be!   

If you ever see me at the store or restaurant trying to read an item or menu and you see me moving the item or menu back and forth or cleaning, moving my glasses up and down...I probably can't see. So please help!! Or my family will get what I ever I get and not what they need or want :) 

#CRPSAWARENESS #crpstoes  Changes in the nails and hair is another symptom of CRPS. You can check out our Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/CR-a-PS-a-day-in-a-life-with-a-woman-with-CRPS-110757490526224/?modal=admin_todo_tour Where I posted a picture of my toes. Please, be nice. I truly try. 

Excuse my pauses, my "Do you know" and all the in betweens. :)  

Besides the every day constant pain that has come into my life because of CRPS, this is a part of my "new" life that has been very hard on me. The weight gain! I hope y'all enjoy this emotional episode as much as I enjoyed talking it out <3  

Welcome to Episode 6 :) We hope that you are all doing well and staying safe. This week we did another remote podcast, because we are doing our part during this time and staying home.  <3  This episode is all about SWEATING!!! CRPS warriors have multiple systems that are malfunctioning. So because of this we have lost our back up stress response help. So... we SWEAT!  

overwhelm [ oh-ver- hwelm , - welm ] verb (used with object; to overcome completely in mind or feeling  It is a daily task for me to not feel overwhelmed. Not being able to do all the tasks that I use to be able to do, puts me in a state of depression, high anxiety, and feeling lost. Trying to find my way is a daily new journey for me.  There are things that helps me get out of that feeling. Contr...

CRPS/RSD affects the whole person. The condition sends "shock waves" through the whole nervous system that causes different effects through out your body. This causes a "new" you to loose your "old" self. One of the effects is the Parasympathetic Nervous System- Helps orgasms and fertility in women. 

Medical definitions for depression A reduction in physiological vigor or activity. A lowering in amount, degree, or position. An inward displacement of a body part. A hollow or sunken area. If you or someone you know is battling with depression, please reach out to to them or someone. You may save a life. For more information about where you can reach out for help you can contact your local doctor...

I have been battling health issues for quite a while now. I have a rear condition called CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)   But after a 2 year fight, in April 2018 I was officially diagnosed with CRPS. Come a year later, I started complaining about my left side hurting, and I knew it was different from my CRPS. Again, the medical field was telling me that it was probably my medicines or could...

HEY!! My name is Melissa, a woman living every day with CRPS. I am married to my AWESOME husband Tommy, have 2 beautiful children Jeffery & Serena and I have 5 pups <3 Pogo, Sadie, Randall, Ru & Raja. I am a middle child of 5. My Brother Dutch has been with me my whole life and will be with us on this journey 😊 as Co-Host extraordinar!  We are bringing this podcast to you to spread the...

A little about CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD), is a chronic pain condition in which high levels of nerve impulses are sent to an affected site. Experts believe that CRPS occurs as a result of dysfunction in the central or peripheral nervous systems. CRPS / RSD is classed as the most painful chronic pain condition that is known. I...