I find nature can be a 'classroom of Wonder' in many ways. As I write from time to time on my Blog, I hope something that I pen or post will be of interest and/or pleasure to the ones that choose to read. Until another time.....'Wonder'.
Today is another day to begin. As I have shared, my purpose and goal in starting this blog and sharing my story, it is in hopes that it will help somebody. My story is just 'my story'. We all have one it is just different. So, with no more delay, I will begin my story.
Many years ago now I had a simple surgery. My doctor assured me that I would be back to my bowling that I loved within two weeks. That has been 24 years ago. I have not picked up a bowling ball since. After several months of misery with pain that couldn't be diagnosed here in Evansville, I headed to Houston, TX with help from my neighbor that knew of a doctor that might be able to offer me some help. She arranged for this doctor to call me to assure me that I, indeed, had a problem that he felt he could offer some advise to lead me in a healthier direction.
I want to share my diagnosis here in the beginning in case whoever is reading this with this disease will stay focused on my story. I was diagnosed with RSDS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome). IN later years, it has also been noted as CRPS (Chronic Reflex Pain Syndrome) This disease is a very painful chronic neurological disease effecting an estimated 1.5 to more than 6 million Americans.
This is a disease that features a group of typical symptoms of pain, a burning sensation, tenderness, and swelling of an extremity associated with varying degrees of sweating, warmth and/or coolness, flushing, discoloration, and shiny skin.
The exact mechanism of how RSDS develops is poorly understood. This is a huge problem. It will make all the difference in your life if diagnosed and treated early on.
In my experience, you can read all you can of all theories that you can but until the right doctor can diagnose your condition as RSDS and not just treat the symptoms is a matter of having quality of life in months and years to come.
Some theories include irritation and abnormal excitation of nervous tissue, leading to abnormal impulses along nerves that affect blood vessels and skin. The involuntary nervous system, peripheral nerves, and brain seem to be involved.
NOW, WHAT TRIGGERS RSDS AND/OR CRPS??
An injury, surgery, nerve irritation by entrapment (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), shingles, shoulder problems are just a few things that might trigger the dreaded chronic pain cycle that at times might seem to never have an answer, solution, relief and/or hope for enjoying your life again.
In addition, a young boy running into home plate playing baseball and hit his elbow at just a certain area or a man working at a construction site and slip and hit his knee and soon afterwords states that it feels like a red hot poker is against his leg.
I will share more stories with you that you will know that nobody is exempt from this condition but first and far most, I want you to know that with the proper treatment and right attitude and faith, you can overcome this disease from crippling you physically, mentally and spiritually.
I am a happy living testament to this. So, I invite you to check back in to 'my story' of 'The Wonderment Of Life'.
Many years ago now I had a simple surgery. My doctor assured me that I would be back to my bowling that I loved within two weeks. That has been 24 years ago. I have not picked up a bowling ball since. After several months of misery with pain that couldn't be diagnosed here in Evansville, I headed to Houston, TX with help from my neighbor that knew of a doctor that might be able to offer me some help. She arranged for this doctor to call me to assure me that I, indeed, had a problem that he felt he could offer some advise to lead me in a healthier direction.
I want to share my diagnosis here in the beginning in case whoever is reading this with this disease will stay focused on my story. I was diagnosed with RSDS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome). IN later years, it has also been noted as CRPS (Chronic Reflex Pain Syndrome) This disease is a very painful chronic neurological disease effecting an estimated 1.5 to more than 6 million Americans.
This is a disease that features a group of typical symptoms of pain, a burning sensation, tenderness, and swelling of an extremity associated with varying degrees of sweating, warmth and/or coolness, flushing, discoloration, and shiny skin.
The exact mechanism of how RSDS develops is poorly understood. This is a huge problem. It will make all the difference in your life if diagnosed and treated early on.
In my experience, you can read all you can of all theories that you can but until the right doctor can diagnose your condition as RSDS and not just treat the symptoms is a matter of having quality of life in months and years to come.
Some theories include irritation and abnormal excitation of nervous tissue, leading to abnormal impulses along nerves that affect blood vessels and skin. The involuntary nervous system, peripheral nerves, and brain seem to be involved.
NOW, WHAT TRIGGERS RSDS AND/OR CRPS??
An injury, surgery, nerve irritation by entrapment (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), shingles, shoulder problems are just a few things that might trigger the dreaded chronic pain cycle that at times might seem to never have an answer, solution, relief and/or hope for enjoying your life again.
In addition, a young boy running into home plate playing baseball and hit his elbow at just a certain area or a man working at a construction site and slip and hit his knee and soon afterwords states that it feels like a red hot poker is against his leg.
I will share more stories with you that you will know that nobody is exempt from this condition but first and far most, I want you to know that with the proper treatment and right attitude and faith, you can overcome this disease from crippling you physically, mentally and spiritually.
I am a happy living testament to this. So, I invite you to check back in to 'my story' of 'The Wonderment Of Life'.