My partner
My Neurologist's support and help
Attitude
Changing to a orthopaedic mattress
Nothing else so far - but I'm trying Ketamine infusions next week and have high hopes!
Family support - they are always by my side
My family is my reason for living.
My dog Lily
Every day I learn something new.
My Service Dog in training, Sammy!
Walking aids
I have tried numerous medicines but really only one has helped with the pain and it was Brutan patches. Bad thing is a highly allergic which I was fine having large raw spots on my back for the pain relief but my doctors went crazy made me change. They al
eating right
New pain meds that seem to be helping better. Levorphanol 2mg, up to 6 pills a day.
My medications :-(
Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Thank goodness for pain medication. It keeps me mobile.
A positive attitude
Baclofen
Don't beat yourself up if you can't do it.
RSD/CRPS friends from around the country being supportive and becoming my friends. Whether it's lending an ear at 2 am when I am in tears from the bone crushing cold pains, or just a quick text message saying "I pray you have a low pain day today... gentl
Mindful movements
Pamidronate injections (3 via IV drip).
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Frequency Specific Microcurrent
I also have seizures of some sort and vertigo.
You're not alone!
Getting rid of the fear and speaking out to raise awareness.
Nothing
Proper care of my overall health
I have a 7 year old and she gives me thr strength to get out of bed each day.
My mother was diagnosed with same cancer 1 year later but we were told not hereditary so I feel like environment is a biggie. In a small town of 1200 we have lost so many to cancer here. Why????
Spinal cord stimulator
Never Give Up, and Never stop fighting, Lots of prayers and a very supportive family have helped as well
Having a caring doctor
I have finally learnt not to take doctors & surgeons negative comments to heart. It's only taken 3 years.
Accepting who I am now and not caring if I look strange to others
Asked for ketamine during surgeries and it gave me some breathing room!
Epsom salt soaks
Change to gluten free diet, no sigar
I was put on Cymbalta and Lyrica for crps. I had way too many side effects. Coming off of Cymbalta is the worst.
My pets.
Swimming helps me stay moving.
The support groups that help me feel less alone
Bed rest, legs elevated
Having a supportive husband and some friends that understand
Facebook CRPS friends
In process of training a service dog
As my pain increases and I am unable pretend that I'm really happy about it and life is just wonderful I am calmed when I think that soon I will have the courage to end my life. That thought really gets me through the rough patches and brings me some pe
Relying on God.