In the Blink of an Eye: My Life with RSDSIn the Blink of an Eye, Mary Jane Gonzales went from being functional to homebound, independent to dependent. The scariest part was neither she nor the doctors knew why. Join Mary Jane as she recounts the sequence of injuries, the bizarre symptoms, the physical and emotional pain that took over her life, and the eventual diagnosis of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS). Discover how Mary Jane coped with the sudden changes in her life and how her friends and family stepped in to help her. 'Who better to write about RSDS than one who has lived through it for twenty-five years, enduring all that encompasses that world, yet never losing the joy of living, loving, and giving. I have been blessed to be a witness to her story of perseverance in pain, patience with provider care, and her glue of laughter and faith that helps her keep it together when it is all coming apart.' Shirley Bryson, former property manager for Manufactured Housing Communities and long-time friend " |
Contents
Preface | 13 |
The Changes in Me | 15 |
Suddenly Homebound | 19 |
Extreme Frailty | 21 |
Overview | 23 |
Helpful Tips | 27 |
Limitations and Therapy | 31 |
Making Peace | 35 |
Adapting | 37 |
Family Toll | 39 |
Adjustments | 41 |
Dependency and Care | 45 |
Progression | 49 |
Stories of Grace | 51 |
The Purpose of This Book | 57 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | In the Blink of an Eye: My Life with RSDS |
| Author | Mary Jane Gonzales |
| Publisher | Tate Publishing, 2010 |
| ISBN | 1616636815, 9781616636814 |
| Length | 60 pages |
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