One of the biggest struggles I face is this: I overdo things. With complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), I am exhausted by the weeks and months without a break from relentless pain and new problems.
I spent 10 weeks on crutches last spring, followed by three to four months of compromised mobility, hobbling and limping to every destination.
I was only a few months beyond recovering from knee surgery when I developed terrible tendonitis in my elbows and hands. I had trouble holding the hairdryer and walking the dog.
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