My name is Lori. My journey started in August 2018 when I had been experiencing excruciating pain in my left foot. I had gone to numerous doctors; family Doctor, Podiatrist, Neurologist, and finally Orthopedist. I had to wear a walking boot for 9 months, which I still wear when necessary. After many tests, blood, nerve, X-Ray, CT, and MRI, I was diagnosed with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome Type 2 (CRPS2). CRPS Type 2 is with nerve damage.

CRPS2 is a rare condition with truly little known about it in the healthcare profession. CRPS spreads and there is no cure.

I have joined CRPS groups for support and increase my knowledge of treatment options that may be available. One of those groups is the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA). RSDSA raises funds for research to find better treatments – and a cure – for CRPS/RSD.

Their mission is to provide support, education, and hope to all affected by the pain and disability of CRPS/RSD, while they drive research to develop better treatments and a cure.

Please support RSDSA 1st Virtual CRPS Awareness Walk, Saturday, August 22, 2020!