what works

I’ll take it and be grateful

by Isy
November 8, 2012
imp-possible, tips on traveling with pain, travelogue, what works

I’m happy to say that it has been an otherwise fairly uneventful day. I’ll have to repair the male connector that activates Oliphaunt’s tail-lights, but… Read More »I’ll take it and be grateful

"Plan" is a 4-letter word

by Isy
November 7, 2012
1 Comment
critical thinking, loved ones, meds/drugs, realpolitik, reiki/meditation, travelogue, what works

Last night, in an effort to give my autonomic nervous system a chance to calm down, I turned off my lovely hostess’s wifi while I… Read More »"Plan" is a 4-letter word

Into hot water.. then cold water.. then hot..

by Isy
September 18, 2012
1 Comment
CRPS knock-on effects, imp-possible, massage/bodywork, nature, quest for a cure, self-care, what works

This is a bit odd and I haven’t heard anyone else with CRPS trying it, so I’m just tossing it out to show how weird… Read More »Into hot water.. then cold water.. then hot..

Remembering and re-membering

by Isy
September 3, 2012
4 Comments
imp-possible, massage/bodywork, mythology, neurotransmitters, perspective, quest for a cure, what works

I’ve been doing intensive massage and craniosacral therapy for the past few weeks. I’m reminded, of course, that the neurological system extends throughout: bodies have… Read More »Remembering and re-membering

Moderation, part 2 (with footnotes)

by Isy
August 26, 2012
2 Comments
brainiac, CRPS knock-on effects, food allergies, imp-possible, neurotransmitters, nutrition, self-care, what works

Last week’s experimental overdose was not without consequences. There were a couple of days of the most astounding vacuousness, combined with a lethargy and inertia… Read More »Moderation, part 2 (with footnotes)

What comes first, comes first

by Isy
August 16, 2012
1 Comment
CRPS knock-on effects, imp-possible, loved ones, perspective, self-care, what works

Hard lesson I keep re-learning: My very first priority is taking care of this bodymind complex. My very second priority is taking care of my… Read More »What comes first, comes first

Not even anger is wasted

by Isy
July 23, 2012
adaptation, CRPS knock-on effects, imp-possible, perspective, what works

I’ve been struggling with how to make certain changes when my mind and body are so intolerant of change. I’m not naturally intolerant to change… Read More »Not even anger is wasted

Brain fog …and living anyway

by Isy
July 20, 2012
adaptation, CRPS knock-on effects, what works

I’ve been struggling with chronic brain fog for awhile. I generally wait for a clearer time to blog, but I’m not sure that’s sensible. It’s… Read More »Brain fog …and living anyway

Dr. Oz and Paula Abdul on RSD/CRPS-1

by Isy
May 24, 2012October 10, 2014
3 Comments
CRPS knock-on effects, nutrition, what works

Paula Abdul has an unusual subtype of this unusual disease, and in her case, ice is excellent instead of deadly. Having labeled that huge caveat,… Read More »Dr. Oz and Paula Abdul on RSD/CRPS-1

Tern to the present

by Isy
May 2, 2012
6 Comments
adaptation, loved ones, mortality, nature, perspective, reiki/meditation, what works

This is the third major purge of my possessions in 7 years. The first time, I decided that anything that I was keeping for sentimental… Read More »Tern to the present

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