Thursday 15 May

Scar is not better, quite painful to the touch and swollen. Regular ‘electric’ pains are continuing, from wrist to elbow and within thumb.

Had an appointment with my surgeon and he diagnosed a ‘reactive scar’ and CRPS, and is referring me to musculoskeletal specialist; thinks I should have steroids to improve the condition.

Had a physio session; scar and hand massaged (burning pain improved after a few minutes) and asked to dribble with ball and throw it against wall, catching it with both hands. The only positive of the day was the improvement in the flexion and extension of the wrist (extension reached 55!); this is the result of a lot of work I did during the last week; I kept at it despite the increasing pain so was glad it had born fruit. It proved I can regain some flexibility, even at this late stage.