Thanks Bram. I'm not stressing too much. I'm just trying to plan ahead. Beyond that, it will be what it will be.
The shawl is a great idea. I would not have thought of that. Also the chewing gum. I might get proper headphones too. I usually just use cheap ear buds.
Meanwhile, my sister has been researching CRPS and crying. I think she will feel better when she sees me. She is seeing really severe cases but luckily that is not where I am right now.