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How can I explain CRPS?

Everything hurts, you can’t wear clothes or go out in the wind or hug someone without enduring a severe spike in pain levels. Your limb(s) feels as if it’s on fire but is freezing cold to the touch. Your clothes and shoes need to have extra room in for the days when your limb swells up like a balloon. You go to the doctors or hospital and it’s up to you to educate almost everyone on your condition. All too many people take an “it’s all in your head” approach meaning you don’t get the care or help you need. Early treatment is vital to a good prognosis. Diagnosis can take years.