CRPS terminology, under the nervous grin
After talking with patients, doctors, and loved ones — and, as a trained observer, carefully noticing the changes in posture, expression, and tone as I’ve… Read More »CRPS terminology, under the nervous grin
After talking with patients, doctors, and loved ones — and, as a trained observer, carefully noticing the changes in posture, expression, and tone as I’ve… Read More »CRPS terminology, under the nervous grin
Who the hell would bomb a marathon? The shock and fury make my eyes hot and narrow. Second thought: what a way to go –… Read More »Marathoning, murder, and masses
I use endearments because I’m an affectionate person. “Sweetie” and “honey” and (my personal favorite) “sweet pea” are terms I use whenever the urge strikes.… Read More »"Angel" in my mouth
I’m a bit tired of the message, “It’ll be okay if you think happy thoughts” or “it can’t be as bad as all that.” Tell… Read More »Optimism has its place, but…
I’m thoroughly enjoying a cup of cocoa made by an excellent friend, warmly mulling another cocoa and another excellent friend. C and I met at… Read More »The Hot Cocoa of Peace
H’mm… Struggling with the recurring message from the world around me that I can’t do this, I can’t cure this case of cold chronic CRPS.… Read More »Getting it right
Here’s a little gem I found while cleaning up my hard drive. It’s from early last year… =========== Each year, 80,000,000 (that’s eighty million) Americans… Read More »Pertinent pain data
Post on one of my CRPS groups: “Everything that happens to me is part of the plan for my good.” The responses to this seemed… Read More »Quantum physics and the divine plan
I found this in the archives, and thought it worth resurrecting. It’s from my more active days, about 5 years ago. It addresses the meme… Read More »Freedom, friends, and owning responsibility
I had the pleasure and privilege of speaking with Dr. Adams, who (among other things) teaches clinical at UCSF Medical School. He provided me with… Read More »A gift to share