O...M....G.... Kathy, you HAVE to pitch that idea to every US medical drama out there!!!!!! It would be priceless!!! I was chatting to my mum and sister about the catnip this evening, and we all ate a leaf it tasted quite nice actually... Haven't tried anything more adventurous yet lol.
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Hi Kim - Sorry you're having such a rough time, and hope your husband's doing ok. You must be so worried for him, and stress really adds to the pain doesn't it. Oh dear. Just when you least need it, life really knows how to kick you a curve ball

This isn't a competition , and CRPS varies so much from person to person that someone who's only had it for a month could be in a worse state than someone else who's had it mildly for ten years... If you feel bad you feel bad. Your pain is just as valid as anyone else's!

The work thing is a horrible dilemma. I had to give my job up as it was quite physical, and my knee just couldn't do it anymore. I was lucky to be able to set up self-employed doing something that I can control the hours more - on the negative side, I don't earn anywhere near as much, and there's no sick pay... I admire anyone holding down a job while dealing with CRPS

Try not to feel so bad about everything - you're doing the best you can. Have a good play with your wee dog throwing a ball or something. That's pretty good exercise for her, and you don't have to walk about much! She'll love it and you can stop feeling guilty about at least that bit!

Bram