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 ...
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Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month E-4 S-5
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9:35The month of April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, time too Raise Awareness, Advocacy, Support, Celebrating Diversity.Av Melissa
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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. :)Av Melissa
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S5-E2 It's Rare Disease Month, February 2025
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20:22Rare 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 Phenylketonuria, Hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease, and Aplastic anemia, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Re…
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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.Av Melissa
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Because Talking With A Friend is Always a Good Thing E-12 S-4
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1:15:50One thing that I am so thankful for is the friends I have made through the years. <3Av Melissa
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"Happy Nervemember my fellow Warriors!!! So you know what that means! Wear your ORANGE! Spread Awareness! Color the world ORANGE!!!Av Melissa
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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.Av Melissa
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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.Av Melissa
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It's Almost Time To Go To MWUSA! E-8 S-4
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14:18IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR THE MWUSA PAGEANT!!!! I'm so EXCITED...... But, also very nervous.Av Melissa
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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??? 😕Av Melissa
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Say Hello to Our Fellow Warrior, Richard
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1:10:17Say Hello to Our Fellow Warrior, Richard. He is passionate about using his voice and advocating about CRPS.Av Melissa
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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...I am healing. <3Av Melissa
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I'm excited, yet nervous. For I am leaving in the morning to receive my permanent SCS.Av Melissa
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Jayah shares her CRPS story. Hope you enjoy her time as much as I did.Av Melissa
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Kelly, From RSD Sisters & Clam for a Cause
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54:52Kelly, 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.Av Melissa
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It's 2023! So many exciting things are happening!! It's going to be an AMAZING year!!!Av Melissa
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The Happiest of Holidays and also, How Hard They Can Be
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21:51I 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 myself. I always have to wait for everyone else.Av Melissa
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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!Av Melissa
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It's November!! You know what that means?!?! It is CRPS Month!!! So wear your orange and spread awareness!!Av Melissa
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The Exhaustion is REAL!!! CRPS is enough, but all the "little" things that come along with it. Like the EXHAUSTION!!!Av Melissa
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Deep Breath In... S-3 E-15 Stopping and taking that time to breath. Helping to start focus away from the pain. What do you do to take your mind off the pain?Av Melissa
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Erin's CRPS Story. Sweet Erin from South Africa tells her CRPS story, Hope you "enjoy" her journey as much as I have. If you would like to follow Erin on her social media outlets, her links are below. Also, Don't forget to reach out to her to see how she is doing after her surgery. <3 https://www.instagram.com/erinroyy/ https://www.facebook.com/pro…
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Is It Time For A Furry Friend? S-3 E-13
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15:55Did you know that in the state of South Carolina it is time to clear the shelters?!?! Are you ready for a FURever Friend? Yes, this goes hand in hand with CRPS. <3Av Melissa
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As a CRPS Warrior I do believe that all of us know how it feels when the Dr. or NP lets us know that there is nothing more that they can do for us. Or when the truth comes out and i get told she is to lazy to do that. So yes, I am looking for a new Pain Management Doctor.Av Melissa
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I Did The Ms. Wheelchair USA Pageant! S-3 E-11
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14:59I Did The Ms. Wheelchair USA Pageant & It Was A-MAZ-ING! S-3 E-11Av Melissa
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Say YES!!! Say YES to living! Say YES to be part of this world! Say YES to show the Pride you have being you! July Is Pride Disability Month. I know I am going to say YES more. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did making it. <3Av Melissa
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May is Mental Health Month. It is so important to work on your health, body, mind and soul. If you need help, please reach out. There is so many programs out there. Some are; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ NAMI Helpline- 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) helpline@nami.org Talkspace- https://www.talkspa…
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ME! MWSUSA is going to MWUSA in TWO MONTHS!!! S-3 E-8
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13:38ME!!!! MWSUSA is going to MWUSA in TWO MONTHS!!! I can hardly believe it!! It seemed so far away & BAM!! It's basically here! If you would like to find out more about MWUSA, know someone who would like to enter, more about The Dane Foundation you can go to http://www.thedanefoundation.org/ https://www.mswheelchairusa.org/ or if you would like to do…
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Mish-Mash of CRPS! Lets talk Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.Av Melissa
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You Don't Look Handicap Season 3 Episode 6
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17:42I am not ACTING!! I am disABLEd. I have CRPS, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.Av Melissa
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Just one of those days, the day that's gray & stormy . :(Av Melissa
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A short episode, but such a powerful message. KindnessAv Melissa
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This episode is an exciting one for me! As you might all know, I have won a spot in the Ms. Wheelchair USA Pageant. I am your Ms. Wheelchair Southeastern USA! I have been documenting some of my exciting moments with this great organization. Today I am happy to say that I get to speak to.one of my amazing, beautiful pageant sisters, Ashley Lawrence,…
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Justine's CRPS Story Season 3 Episode 2 Part 1
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1:05:53What can I say about Justine and her story? She is amazing! A true warrior! There was so much to talk about in-between the laughter and the friendship that grew, that we had to split the episode into 2 episodes! So, I hope you enjoy Justine's CRPS Story. part 1 <3Av Melissa
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Justine's CRPS Story Part TWO! - S3E2P2
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53:37What can I say about Justine and her story? She is amazing! A true warrior! There was so much to talk about in-between the laughter and the friendship that grew, that we had to split the episode into 2 episodes! So, I hope you enjoy Justine's CRPS Story. part 2 <3Av Melissa
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Welcome to season THREE episode 1! I can hardly believe it! I am so thankful for this podcast, and the listeners. Hope you enjoy the first episode of the new year. It's My Momma Y'all! <3Av Melissa
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Sending The Happiest of Holidays and a Very Sweet New Year! <3
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10:48Sending The Happiest of Holidays and a Very Sweet New Year From Me to YOU! <3 Thank you for another great season! Thank you for letting me be part of your lives and you being part of mine! Talk to you in the New Year and New Season! Season 3 of CR(a)PS A Day in a Life with a Woman With CRPS!!!Av Melissa
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I Received My Ms. Wheelchair USA Crown & Sash! 👑
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3:21As your title winner, Ms. Wheelchair Southeastern USA. The days were being counted until this special day! I received my Crown and Sash! 👑Av Melissa
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Today is a special day! Today is the day that I was born...BUT most importantly my Birthday Twin was born! Gemma!!! No, of course we aren't really twins (little bit of an age gap) but, she is sweeter than a bakers dozen of cupcakes, cuter then the cutest kitten and she was born on my birthdate. So we are Birthday Twins! These are days that we cheri…
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Piritta's CRPS Story - Season 2 Episode 23
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27:22Piritta's CRPS Story Welcome Piritta from Finland! Her husband is translating for her. What an amazing couple. Even from basically around the world, CRPS Warriors are fighting to be heard. Hope you enjoy Piritta's CRPS Story as much as I did.Av Melissa
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YOU KNOW WHAT DAY IT IS!??!?!? IT'S COLOR THE WORLD ORANGE DAY!!!! 🧡🎉🧡🎉🧡Av Melissa
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Sometimes you just have to have a good cry 🧡 #crpssucksAv Melissa
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Traci's CRPS Story. The story she has to tell, and what she did to find her relief! It's incredible! She has done and doing amazing things for the CRPS Community. She has created a free app and has written a book. Information below. Hope you enjoy Traci's story as much as Dutch and I did. CRPS Hub (Free app for CRPS patients) Book:: Stepping Outsid…
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I Have a BIG Announcement! It has to do with a great organization, Ms. Wheelchair USA and The Dane Foundation! #mswheelchairusa #mswheelchairsoutheasternusa #thedanefoundation https://www.mswheelchairusa.org/ http://www.thedanefoundation.org/home.htmlAv Melissa
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I love the CRPS community, and this is why. All the Warriors fighting the fight. Everyday & every single second, fighting. Please enjoy another amazing CRPS Warrior's story, Richard;s CRPS Story.Av Melissa
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CRPS & Medications Season 2 Episode 17
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31:24CRPS & medications, why is it so hard for us to get the "help" we need just to function?Av Melissa
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So many things can cause a flair. CRPS does not care. Even if it is the point of your only daughter, who became this amazing woman, moves out and we are now have an empty nest.Av Melissa
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CRPS & Traveling Season 2 Episode 15. I am so thankful I did this and so thankful for my husband for going way out and beyond. So we could have a special vacation together.Av Melissa
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I am so glad I found mine! It saved my life 🧡🧡Av Melissa
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Talking Medical Cannabis with Apollo Season -2 Episode - 13
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57:55Talking Medical Cannabis with Apollo Cannibas Clinics. This episode answers so many of my questions and if you have any, I am sure it will be answered as well. If you live in Canada and you are interested in Medical Cannabis and would like more information. Please reach out to Apollo, or myself so I can lead you the way to talk to someone from Apol…
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