
CR(a)PS A Day in a Life with a Woman With CRPS
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 <3Pogo, Sadie, Randall, Ru & Raja. I am a middle child of 5. I am bringing this podcast to you to spread the word about CRPS. There will be education, & stories to make you laugh, cry, say HUH??? Did I say make you laugh :DA 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. It reaches approx. 42 out of 50 on the McGill Pain Scale, higher than non-terminal cancer, higher than amputation of a finger without anesthesia… In some research it has been said that CRPS Type II can reach as high as 47 out of 50.There is no cure for CRPS. To find out more about CRPS https://www.rsdsisters.com/
Episodes
105 episodes
Flying & Disability
Flying & Disability, not an easy task at ALL!!! Don't wait till the last minute and if they say it shouldn't be a problem. Talk to someone else. Shouldn't be is not a firm yes! Because who knew my "airline approved" tr...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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20:58

May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. My mental health has hit me hard these past few months. I have been to way to many funerals and three were by suicide. Please if you are needing to talk to someone please reach out. You can always call the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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12:08

Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month E-4 S-5
The month of April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, time too Raise Awareness, Advocacy, Support, Celebrating Diversity.
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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9:35

Autoimmune Blood Test S5 - E3
Autoimmune blood tests are laboratory tests used to detect and diagnose autoimmune diseases, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. I am so glad that I had this test done. :)
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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15:28

S5-E2 It's Rare Disease Month, February 2025
Rare Disease Month, February 2025. Complex Reginal Pain Syndrome, Sickle cell disease, Cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and Muscular dystrophy. Gaucher disease, Fabry disease, Maple syrup urine disease, and P...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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20:22

I'm Back Episode 1 Season 5
I am back! It has been a while since my last episode. It was hard for me to feel motivated. I was, and still am, in mourning from my sweet man Pogo and then Randall. My sweet pups, This episode is dedicated to them and all my pups.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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27:24

Because Talking With A Friend is Always a Good Thing E-12 S-4
One thing that I am so thankful for is the friends I have made through the years. <3
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:15:50

"Happy Nervemember!" S4-E11
"Happy Nervemember my fellow Warriors!!! So you know what that means! Wear your ORANGE! Spread Awareness! Color the world ORANGE!!!
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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9:12

Medical Gaslight
Definition - Medical gaslighting describes a behavior in which a physician or other medical professional dismisses or downplays a patient's physical symptoms or attributes them to something else, such as a psychological condition.
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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14:11

I'm Back - S-4 E- 9
I'm back, I have been in a place that I would like to get out of, It is still very hard for me knowing Pogo is not by my side, Seeing him so happy when he sees me. So I need to get back into the swing of things. I need to start being me.
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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16:00

It's Almost Time To Go To MWUSA! E-8 S-4
IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR THE MWUSA PAGEANT!!!! I'm so EXCITED...... But, also very nervous.
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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14:18

Say Hello to Our Fellow Warrior, Richard
Say Hello to Our Fellow Warrior, Richard. He is passionate about using his voice and advocating about CRPS.
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:10:17

1 Month in, but why??? 😕
Here I bring up the SCS, I use my voice to try something to help me. Then someone takes credit and wants to take away everything else.... Why??? 😕
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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16:21

I GOT MY SCS SURGERY!! S-4 E-5
I GOT MY SCS SURGERY!! The device is not on yet. I have to wait for my post-op appointment. Thank goodness I have my pups & the projects I need to get ready for the Ms. Wheelchair USA pageant. Also, sorry for the whisper voice.....
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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8:47

I'm Getting a Permanent SCS E-5 S4
I'm excited, yet nervous. For I am leaving in the morning to receive my permanent SCS.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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10:34
Jayah's CRPS Story S-4 E-3
Jayah shares her CRPS story. Hope you enjoy her time as much as I did.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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13:20

Kelly, From RSD Sisters & Clam for a Cause
Kelly, From RSD Sisters & Clam for a Cause. She has advocated for our Fellow Warriors and now she has a great resource you can use to help you get the items you need.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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54:52

S4-E1 It's 2023!
It's 2023! So many exciting things are happening!! It's going to be an AMAZING year!!!
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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10:38

The Happiest of Holidays and also, How Hard They Can Be
I love the Holidays, or at least, now a days the idea of the Holidays. Getting together, finding that perfect gift for that special someone. But now... it's happy but yet can be oh so sad :( Because I feel like I don't have control of mys...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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21:51

Dorene's CRPS Story <3
It's November, aka Nervember! Also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Month! To kick off this month of awareness please listen, & enjoy Dorene's CRPS Story. She is an amazing friend, mom, sister & WARRIOR!
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:19:12

November aka Nervember 2022!
It's November!! You know what that means?!?! It is CRPS Month!!! So wear your orange and spread awareness!!
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:41

I Am Exhausted! S-3 E-16
The Exhaustion is REAL!!! CRPS is enough, but all the "little" things that come along with it. Like the EXHAUSTION!!!
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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13:06
