RSD/CRPS Treatment for Remission
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This is my photo journey since being diagnosed with RSD/CRPS in both ankles and feet:
I stress fractured both ankles in October 2017 from working 29 days straight (who knew that could happen, right?). After a 3 phase bone scan, my results showed that my bones have healed with minimal changes (yay!), but I was officially diagnosed with a rare degenerative neurological disorder called RSD/CRPS in both ankles and feet in December 2017. I have been in a wheelchair since October. I now have to frequently visit my RSD specialist and physical therapist.
My RSD/CRPS specialist stated that I am at the perfect stage for a nerve block, but I sadly cannot afford this procedure due to lack of health insurance. The procedure alone will cost $900.
I am needing physical therapy 5 days per week until I am able to walk again. I am scheduled to see my RSD specialist every other week. My medications cost roughly $50 per month. (Not too shabby without insurance.) I am unable to work in my career due to being in a wheelchair. I am also not receiving any calls back in regards to my resumes, assumably because I am confined to this wheelchair.
My goal? To walk and work again! Before this diagnosis, I hiked 4+ miles per day in East TN. Now, I am unsure when I am able to walk again. I am so eager to follow through with my RSD specialist's treatment plan so that I can get back to being active again. I sincerely thank you for any donation that you are able to offer. For even $1 covers a single dose of Gabapentin. :) <3
I stress fractured both ankles in October 2017 from working 29 days straight (who knew that could happen, right?). After a 3 phase bone scan, my results showed that my bones have healed with minimal changes (yay!), but I was officially diagnosed with a rare degenerative neurological disorder called RSD/CRPS in both ankles and feet in December 2017. I have been in a wheelchair since October. I now have to frequently visit my RSD specialist and physical therapist.
My RSD/CRPS specialist stated that I am at the perfect stage for a nerve block, but I sadly cannot afford this procedure due to lack of health insurance. The procedure alone will cost $900.
I am needing physical therapy 5 days per week until I am able to walk again. I am scheduled to see my RSD specialist every other week. My medications cost roughly $50 per month. (Not too shabby without insurance.) I am unable to work in my career due to being in a wheelchair. I am also not receiving any calls back in regards to my resumes, assumably because I am confined to this wheelchair.
My goal? To walk and work again! Before this diagnosis, I hiked 4+ miles per day in East TN. Now, I am unsure when I am able to walk again. I am so eager to follow through with my RSD specialist's treatment plan so that I can get back to being active again. I sincerely thank you for any donation that you are able to offer. For even $1 covers a single dose of Gabapentin. :) <3
Organizer
Ashley Vaughn West
Organizer
Kingsport, TN