Month April 2020

More Pain – CRPS

The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) set the diagnostic criteria for Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome in 2003 in Budapest. It is called Budapest Criteria. The IASP created a list of 4 high-level conditions. Two of those conditions…

Family Stories – Early Death?

In genealogy circles, family stories are highly suspect. Some are outright lies. Others are just wishful thinking.  But some events started the story, so it is worth investigating every story to see what is behind the story. Where Did the…

My CRPS Grief Cycle – Acceptance

The seventh stage of  Dr. Jennifer Martin’s seven-stage iteration for chronic illness is “Acceptance.”  I can’t say the last stage because this is an iterative process. Before I can even get to acceptance on one issue, I have circled around…

My CRPS Grief Cycle – Reevaluation

Re-evaluation

The sixth  stage of  Dr. Jennifer Martin’s seven-stage iteration for chronic illness is “Re-evaluation.”   At this stage, I am ready to say “now what?”  What are the realistic options for my future?  How do I make the most of…

My CRPS Grief Cycle – Identity Crisis

Identity Crisis

The fifth stage of  Dr. Jennifer Martin’s seven-stage iteration for chronic illness is “Loss of Self and Confusion.”  I chose to label that box “Identity Crisis.” Does this disorder or illness change who we are?  No, but it may change…