Savanna, Finding Hope After a CRPS Diagnosis

My story started back in 2018. I was just a high school girl who one day woke up to the worst pain of her life. I didn’t know what had happened or what went wrong, but from that day on, my body was never the same.

I had to grieve my old body and learn how to live in this new one. I was finally diagnosed around late 2018–2019, and while it was defeating, I was also relieved to finally have some answers. CRPS took my last two years of high school from me. It took so many milestones and happy moments.

Even now, I still struggle to find doctors who are willing to work with this cursed “CRPS.” But besides all of that negativity, I eventually began living again. I married the love of my life. I got my driver’s license, which was so huge to me! I became pregnant and am continuing on that scary but wonderful journey.

My point being…even though chronic illness can take and take from you, DON’T GIVE UP HOPE! You are worth so much!! This world is already tough enough, and living with daily pain makes it even harder. You are loved, you are cared for, and you are amazing!

I am still fighting this illness every day, but don’t let it stop your life! I know that’s easier said than done. Having friends and a community who truly understand makes a difference. And that is my story.