My story is to let people know that when you know someone who is diagnosed with this disease it can be extremely hard. Especially knowing that your loved one may eventually die from this disease. Let me start out by saying that my heart goes out to everyone in this spot.

My mother was diagnosed with CREST three years ago. She has given up any hope for a cure or any other treatments for her disease besides pain medicine.

I feel if she had been referred to other doctors who know more we would not be were we are now! I am sure her disease is painful, but if I was told to hang from my toes for three days it might work, I would do it. My mom used to be so happy, full of life, and now she has turned into someone I do not even know. All she wants and needs are her pain medicines. I am afraid that we will lose her to her addiction.

I guess I am writing to let people know to not give up hope. Stay on top of all medical breakthroughs. May god be with you all...you are in my prayers.