Things had been going along as usual. I’m experiencing medication side effects, bilateral feet and ankle pain and recently lower back pain. I’m assuming the back discomfort is because I walk differently now and my back is compensating for it. Pain is difficult to deal with. I’ve had this feet affliction for 9 months now with no end in sight…I’m scared and frustrated.
Last Friday I went to CVS for some vaccinations. I received the Covid, flu and shingles vaccines. I wasn’t thinking straight which is the case often these days. My immune system is compromised and I shouldn’t have gotten them all together. I’ve been feeling sick since Sunday- like I have the the flu. The pharmacist told David the it should end in the next couple days. Fingers crossed !
On Monday I had a virtual appointment with my Neurologist, Dr. Kyle. He explained to me that he does not think I have neuropathy in my feet. He felt that there was nothing more he could offer me. He did however offer another diagnosis of a pain syndrome. Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a form of chronic pain that usually affects an arm or a leg. Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) typically develops after an injury, a surgery, a stroke or a heart attack. The pain is out of proportion to the severity of the initial injury. I started crying when he told me. I felt so saddened and helpless. I know what this diagnosis is because I’ve experienced it before a couple times in the past. They say that once you have CRPS it is more likely to occur again. I had it in my left arm and my left heel in the past. My left arm started with a shoulder injury and lasted years. It would be okay for a while and then it would flare up again. I really don’t want to go through this again but hey, what can I do about it except continue to fight through it. Dr. Kyle is going to refer me to the pain clinic. I hope that they have something to offer me.
I am discouraged but I am aware of my blessings and I live for them everyday.
Each 💔 Beat Matters
KellyAnn
Kelly I used to work at PMC the pain clinic at Baystate. The docs there are very compassionate and it would be worth an appointment there
You should sell them
I’m so sorry you are going through this Kelly! It’s hard to always think positive when there is so much negativity with your health! There are bitter, miserable people … and then there’s you! Just keep using those inner resources and your people ( and you have many many ) to help you because we love you! 💕🍀
Aw Kelly I was so pissed to hear this today 😡I remember all the pain you were in both times and now again 😥 I just wish I could do something ANYTHING!!!! To help you with the pain and side effects off your shoulders!! BUT as always you push through and create love and laughter for all your loved ones , you never given up on ANYTHING in your life 😘I love you like no other ❤️