Imagine waking up and one half of your body is burning. Sharp needles piercing your skin, digging so deep that you can’t hold back the tears. No matter what you do, there’s no relief from the agony of your every day pain. CRPS. It’s a condition where the pain level is worse than giving birth and makes pulling teeth look like a walk in the park. You’re expected to continue living life as if this happens to everyone. No time to rest unless you black out from the pain. Shaking and spasms become the average day as your body is screaming at you that something’s wrong. Still, you must find time to take care of yourself, your babies, and responsibilities of being an adult.
The Suicide Disease. That’s what your condition is labeled as because it’s common to think that death is preferable to life.
If this was your mother, your sister, or your daughter what would you do to give them peace in their day to day life?
Treatments. While there is no cure for CRPS, there is hope. In Canada there are facilities that provide care and treatment for the pain and discomfort. Things that can put it back into remission. While most places don’t except OHIP, there are treatment centers that offer EXACTLY what is needed for this rare disease. As a single mother with a busy life it can be hard to find the financial freedom to get help. With prayers being said everyday I’m hopeful that reaching out across platforms can help me find the best chances of affording this life changing relief. Whether it’s $5 or even just a simple “spread the word” message, I’m asking for help.
Organiser
Mandy Jolene
Organiser
Ottawa, ON