From a Mild Ankle Sprain to Unbearable Long-Term Chronic Pain
A sprained ankle or a twisted wrist – for most people, these may be uncomfortable, but recovery is usually quick and without complications. But in some cases, minor injuries such as these can be the onset of a grueling and unbearable future, filled with pain.
Take Ceciley Maxa, a bright and lively 25-year-old from River Falls, Wisconsin, who sprained her ankle, which set off a chain reaction no one could have ever imagined. As the days went by, hoping for improvement and after numerous medical tests, the pain only worsened until she couldn’t take it any longer. “The sensation can be described as being burned with a blowtorch on the skin,” she said.
After navigating hospitals, clinics, and doctors without remission, Ceciley eventually found The Spero Clinic in Arkansas, which specializes in holistic treatments for neurologic disorders. She learned that she had contracted Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a rare disorder causing symptoms that make the body seem to be on fire.
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