This is a continuation of yesterday’s post, about how I chose to prepare for a potential meeting with a new specialist at a Pain Management Unit (PMU). It’s not certain that I’ll be accepted as a patient there, which is worrying me. Preparing for an Read More …

I took a “Duck, duck, goose” approach to the title of today’s post; it seemed like a good idea to add some humour, something a bit lighthearted. That’s because I’ve been getting progressively more anxious, more nervous, about an appointment later this month. It’s at the Pain Management Read More …

My right hand is more or less frozen into a claw-like position, due to a rare disease. This condition is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), although it still sometimes goes by it old name; Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). CRPS is primarily a neuro-inflammatory disease, but Read More …

One of my friends is terrified of snakes, so the title for this post is a warning – because it includes a photo of… a snake. It’s a harmless little garter snake, but still scary for some folks. Are you wondering why I’m posting a photo of Read More …

It’s been 6 months since I broke my arm (a snapped radius, or Colles’ fracture), triggering a rare disease which limits the use of my right hand and arm; from the fingertips to above the wrist. It also causes excruciating pain. And, of course, I’m Read More …