I recently bought a topical cream for my crps foot and im not sure it necessarily “likes” the sensations its causing. Will prolonged use lead to some relief? Anyone had any luck with relieving their pain?
Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice from anyone who has gone through SSDI approval with CRPS! I have CRPS in my left foot and my daily function is very limited. I elevate or lie down most of the day because even basic activities cause significant pain. Walking, weight-bearing, or even things like showering or using the bathroom can flare my symptoms. I can prepare simple meals, but only by hopping or standing on one leg.
Nothing provides actual relief not even sleeping anymore.
My partner is practically my caretaker, theres no way I’d be able to live alone without major accommodations needed for my non existent wheelchair because I’m broke asf.
I’m also in the middle of Workers comp if thats significant to the process. But I haven’t received a single payment since being injured over two years ago now.
How should I structure this to not get denied off rip?
I use a cane and crutches when I do leave my home, but I’m often unable to go out due to pain and flare-ups. I can drive but with significant pain, would definitely want to switch to hand controls in the future but again no way I can afford those.
I’m trying to understand how people structure their SSDI applications in situations like this? Any advice helps! Thank u in advance!
Y’all probably gonna get tired of me but, if we accidentally spilt boiling water on our affected limbs would it hurt LESS or MORE🤨 cause if the water spills off instantly we might not even feel it’s affects but vice versa would it’s intensity cause a terrible flare up instantly? Would the skin still burn/react the same since our limbs are so cold and skin so rough/numb/mute?!
The only thing I can base my theories off of so far has been my ingrown toenail removal on my crps foot. He used a freeze spray and that shit felt like a dip in one of the ice holes in the middle of an Antarctic cabin. But it didn’t practically nothing for the pain of the toe nail removal.
I also have had my affected limb in front a space heater before and it’ll take 3x as long to heat up compared to my normal foot. But them at a certain point it’ll start feeling like boiling hot lava and i’ll have to pull it away. 20 seconds later put it back and it’s back to warming up all over again.
This is why ultimately i think the small splash of boiling water might not instantly shock the system but the aftermath like the swelling/scabbing/ application of ointment might be the REAL pain of it all😩🙃
This is all jokes I am in no way talking about inflicting self harm or anything of that nature just curious if their has been any studies. Which sounds crazy because who would subject themselves to these wild studies.
Also anyone had experience in pools so far I have not attempted to swim nor bathe in a tub because foot doesn’t like submerging mainly because of the pressure. Anyone had any luck improving their resistance to water in general?
Also anyone have any good tips for driving. I HAVE to have a pillow and no shoe on for even the shortest trip down the road. I’m praying this doesn’t spread to my other foot. Does it cost money to get hand controls for your car as a disabled person?
Anyone dealt with a bone spur in their affected limb?! I’m just shocked like we really can’t win huh?
I don’t know if this is common but my mother never taught me to do my makeup whatsoever! This is my face completely naked, now in my twenties and still don’t know a single thing please someone help me find a basic look thats EASY for bareback beginners! I have 0 products so exact names will help! I don’t want a heavy face at all i kinda hate makeup but need to learn one day! I want to be GLOWING! Like an ethereal look!