Thank you. My CRPS has spread throughout my body. Im glad to hear that the practise of amputation is no longer commonly used.

When I was younger and in the UK, I was considered to have one of those battery operated arms but then my stump (just below elbow) wasnt long enough, and the other problem was/is that being around horses, I need something quite hardy. I had a new limb made here in NZ and I have been given the parts that they use for the dairy farmers.

I have found for every bit of 'exercise' I do, I need the same amount of rest. Is frustrating at times though because on the rare occassion I sleep slightly better, I am so stiff I can barely move.

But thanks again for your thoughts and ideas hope is something I hold onto very tightly, its what keeps me going (plus the horses as well)