- CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Interviews
Christy's interview
How did all start?
Burning and squeezing pain upper left arm out of the blue.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
yes, took 1 1/2 yrs
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
I've seen, pm care doctor, heart doctor, obviously gyn, rhumetoligist, neurologist, neuro surgeon, pain managment.
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
anxiety meds, muscle relaxer, pain meds don't help,
What have been your biggest difficulties?
getting around normally, sometimes just getting dressed causes a major flare.
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
they are supportive but don't understand.
What things have you stopped doing?
my entire life has changed.
What do you think about the future?
I'm hopeful for remission
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
35 to 48 raised sheep and farmed, ran an online business. stayed very busy sun up to sun down. everyday.
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
be myself again.
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
exhausting
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
don't lose hope, keep fighting there are some good days and those are so oo worth it all.
