Thread:JenniferLNW/@comment-27334049-20170305230056

Some of you know that I have a spinal cord injury from a car accident when I was just 17 years old. I broke my L3 vertebrae in half and it left permanent damage to the cauda equina nerves. I had a "honeymoon period" of relatively little major problems, but then about 9 years ago I started having increasing pain and weakness. In addition, I had a host of problems that seemed unrelated, but had no answers. Because I've had tumors and cancer, diagnosing anything with me is always a challenge.

Now, I've finally gotten the answer and it's Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. I cried for two days when I found out...because it was a relief to have an answer after so many years of feeling like I must be crazy. I'm going to physical therapy three days a week, and looking for a neurologist and spinal pain specialist.

In the meantime, I'm just going through a period where I'm not in the mood to talk (type) much. Sometimes I don't even feel like opening the game, but was frustrated with all the unfinished quests, so I finally finished them all, which is what put me over the 400 mark. I'm trying to keep giving daily, or make up for skipped days on the other days.

I completely understand anyone who's dropped me in the game. I know I have a ton of unopened emails and unread messages here. Believe me, it's a big source of anxiety that I haven't had the energy to tackle them yet. But I still love you all and hope to be feeling better soon and get caught up with everyone.

😘😘😘

Jennifer 