Vrae, you are my official sunny spot in this gloomy day thanks so much. Any time you need a chat, moan, offload, cry, pity party, etc, you can count on me. I've always got some chocolate and a bottle of wine around somewhere...

I can't believe you've been going through such an awful patch for a month - I've had a few days of it and could cheerfully take to the whisky bottle! Hang on in there chick, I really hope things get a little better for you very very quickly.

The thing really getting to me over the last week or so is the worsening of my left hand and arm. Typing is starting to really hurt, my palm and fingertips are burning, my whole arm aches with pain and is getting so clumsy - and just typing this long is getting too much. Haven't played my cello for four days and can only play the piano for five minutes at a time. To be honest I'm quite scared about how much function and strength I've lost in that arm, and if my CRPS takes away my ability to play music - my salvation on so many bad days - I might just crack up for a while.

Hey ho. I'll have to find some padded gloves for my cello and piano, might help for a while at least! Take care of yourself today and I hope tomorrow is better. Have one of those smiles on me you know you want to...well done

This has taken ages. Ouch. If only i had a drug that acutally blinkin worked. Ive given up taking them, i hate the disappointment. Thanks again. You are a friend indeed

Bram.