Published on April 24, 2015
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I want to introduce you to Diane Simonson, a first-time walker in this year’s walk. I am a former ballet dancer. In 2006, I began to have problems with my legs. I was tested for MS, Lou Gerhig's Disease, and everything else under the sun. As many of us have experienced - doctors told me I was 'faking' it, and it was 'all in my head.' (Yes, I can magically make my legs swell to twice their size and make skin color changes! I ‘m an amazingly good faker!) Finally, I was diagnosed with CRPS/RSD in 2009 .I was also very, very fortunate to find doctors (a neurologist, two orthopedics, a pain management doctor) at HSS who still work together…
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