Hi Featherme,
Welcome! I am sorry to hear about your pain.
I hope you will find some knoweldge and support here. It truly is a wonderful place!
I crochet too! My grandma taught me when I was little. I was the only one of her 17 grandkids that learned...making me the fave of course!
Right now I am making a baby blanket.
I look forward to seeing you aroud the board. Let us know if there is anything you need.