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In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Twinkle VanFleet, a chronic pain warrior and passionate Kratom advocate. She shares the gripping narrative of how Kratom became her lifeline.
In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Twinkle VanFleet, a chronic pain warrior and passionate Kratom advocate. She shares the gripping narrative of how Kratom became her lifeline, offering solace from a life once dominated by unbearable pain, pharmaceuticals, alcohol dependence, and the brink of despair. Twinkle's discovery of Kratom marked a turning point, leading her to a life of advocacy, aiming to spread hope to others grappling with similar tribulations.
This story illustrates a profound transition from a world of medications and treatments that often fell short, to finding solace through this natural alternative. Twinkle emphasizes Kratom's role in significantly reducing her dependency on alcohol and pharmaceuticals while managing the symptoms of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and major depressive disorder. Her narrative underscores not only the personal redemption found in this plant but also the critical importance of perseverance in unlocking its potential benefits.
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Please note: The views and experiences shared in this episode are personal and unique to the guest. Kratom, while featured prominently in these stories, is a botanical substance that is unregulated in the U.S. and various countries around the world. The Kratom Stories Podcast and its host, Madalyn Sklar, do not endorse, promote, or encourage the use of Kratom. We simply aim to shed light on personal experiences and narratives related to this plant. If you're considering using Kratom, we strongly urge you to seek professional medical advice, conduct thorough research, and comply with all local laws and guidelines.
Twinkle VanFleet
Former California Ambassador, Executive Board Member, Advocacy Director, Healthcare Advisor, and Legislative Speaker for the International Pain Foundation. Medtronic Patient Ambassador for Medtronic INC, Founder RSD(S)-CRPS Info & Support Group,. Founder Stronger Than Pain and Stronger Than CRPS which will be for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness. Currently Writing for the Daily Remedy to offer helpful hints for managing chronic illnesses. I’ve had CRPS 23 years following a severe work related injury to my right foot including 2 other moderate ones from the same incident Ongoing difficulties with weight bearing. I’m an award winning advocate and poet.
Other diagnosis’s include Major Depressive Sisorder, Generalized and Social Anxiety Disorders, Levoscoliosis, Spondylosis, Bone Spurs of the spine, Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar and Cervical Stenosis, Degenerative Joint Disease/ Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Direct and indirect nerve damage, Diverticulosis, Chrohn’s, Gastritis, Chronic Kidney Disease and Hemangiomas of the liver. I was born with Juvenile Arthritis with a mild Cerebral Palsy.
I’m a Chronic pain advocate of more than 2 decades who’s crossed over to advocating for Kratom in an effort to help those who’ve experienced patient abandonment and abrupt discontinuation of medications and care.
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Here's a great episode to get you started featuring podcast host, Madalyn Sklar. Hear her journey about living with chronic pain and finding relief from a plant that has worked better than years of pharmaceuticals.
