Hi all,
I was interviewed as part of a Chicago Public Radio segment on chronic pain and mirror therapy last month. My providers at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago describe theories on phantom pain, then I was interviewed on my condition and how mirror therapy affects it (which is only a bit). The segment after mine on the research aspects is pretty interesting.
If you're interested:
http://www.wbez.org/episode-segments/cl ... e-it-hurts
Radio segment on phantom pain/mirror therapy
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Carolyn J
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: Radio segment on phantom pain/mirror therapy
Even I learned something useful from this! 
Thank YOU , MW!!!
Carolyn J
LOBPI/72
Thank YOU , MW!!!
Carolyn J
LOBPI/72
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI