Colour the world orange day 2021
Today is Colour The World Orange Day 2021
COLOUR THE WORLD ORANGE ALLOWS EVERYONE TOUCHED BY CRPS/RSD TO JOIN TOGETHER TO SPREAD GLOBAL AWARENESS OF THIS POORLY UNDERSTOOD CONDITION.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) involves high levels of nerve impulses sent to an affected site in the body. Medical experts believe the condition is a result of a dysfunction in the central or peripheral nervous system.
Symptoms vary in severity and usually occur more in women than men. Pain can be intense or worsen over time. In the event of an injury, CRPS can flair and spread beyond the site of the injury.
Other symptoms include:
- stiff and swollen joints
- decreased mobility
- changes in hair and nail growth
- skin changes – color, texture, and temperature may be affected
There is no specific test or cure for CRPS. Treatment focuses on pain relief, physical therapy, and psychotherapy.
AT HOME HERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SPREAD AWARENESS
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CHANGE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA BACKGROUNDS TO DISPLAY THE COLOUR THE WORLD ORANGE LOGOS.
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ENCOURAGE FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO WEAR ORANGE AND POST PICTURES TO SOCIAL MEDIA USING THE HASHTAG: #CRPSORANGEDAY.
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POST ONE CRPS/RSD FACT ON SOCIAL MEDIA EVERY DAY IN NOVEMBER.
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MAKE ORANGE COOKIES OR ORANGE CUPCAKES TO SHARE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
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TIE ORANGE RIBBONS TO DISTRIBUTE TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
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You can also make a donation to Pain Relief Foundation who fund research into chronic pain click here to donate