Like with many chronic conditions, independence is one of the things you tend to lose when you have CRPS. The symptoms are such that doing … Read More ›
Tag: CRPS
The sound of my “marimba band” frogs ribbiting. The taste of a milk chocolate enrobed maraschino cherry bursting open. The feel of Teddy’s silky soft … Read More ›
Each November, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) patients and organisations raise awareness. In support of this initiative, I’ll be writing from my experience of the … Read More ›
Little did I know, when I began Fearfully and Wonderfully by Dr Paul Brand and Philip Yancey, what an insightful and informative book I had … Read More ›
When I was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), I read extensively on the dystrophy which may occur in the affected limb as well … Read More ›
Opening a Lysa Terkeurst book is always life-changing and mindset-shifting. It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way” takes it to a different level though. It’s … Read More ›
As November is #CRPSawareness month, I have been reflected on all the aspects of my life that CRPS has affected. One key area has been … Read More ›
8 years ago, today, I was lying in a hospital bed complaining about the tasteless food and awaiting a doctor who could find out why … Read More ›
Today, Texie, my American Quarter horse and namesake of this blog, moved from the farm which he has called home for five years. He climbed … Read More ›
Cold sweat, darkness creeping in from the sides of my eyes, numb and immovable hands, waves of nausea and dizziness and an inability to breathe…fear, … Read More ›
It’s been a crazy month of big work projects and whirly Autumn-turning -to-Winter weather which has made my CRPS grumpy! As Winter settles in properly, … Read More ›
I’ve been intending to join A Chronic Voice link up for February for 26 days – it’s been that kind of month. The weather changes … Read More ›
Living with a chronic pain condition like Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is challenging. I want to remain someone who has a balanced life but by … Read More ›