Frustration at the wall
I’ve had my nose shoved up against a wall for two and a half weeks now. It’s very frustrating but it’s the nature of this… Read More »Frustration at the wall
CRPS knock-on effects
Posture matters, across species
For the past forty-mumble years, and for some time to come, my experience of life is shaped by the particular body I’m in. The reciprocal… Read More »Posture matters, across species
Waiting
I’m sitting in the lab’s waiting room, recovering from the most recent vampire attack. It’s always a bit of a circus. As I said to… Read More »Waiting
Pain rating scales that describe reality
I’m filling out paperwork for these assessments. It’s a lot of homework, especially since they didn’t provide anything I could edit in softcopy. (Wait… how… Read More »Pain rating scales that describe reality
"Angel" in my mouth
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
Pushing back on neuroplasticity
I got the Sydney norovirus right before it hit the news. I’m recovering, but slowly; the persistent low-grade nausea is annoying — and worrisome. I… Read More »Pushing back on neuroplasticity
In a house of flu
My darling host V got this year’s brutal tummy flu two nights ago. His daughter, L, and I jumped right on it. A couple gallons… Read More »In a house of flu
Recuperating
This picture shows the only thing I can do with any real success right now. Each time a piece goes in, I soak up the… Read More »Recuperating
An upside down day
Today was a day when everything seemed to turn at least one somersault, including my mind. In fact, I just took off the headset and… Read More »An upside down day
Think zebra
This title has two meanings: Medical students are often told, “When you hear hooves, think horse, not zebra.” This means that a set of symptoms… Read More »Think zebra