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Meet CJ Hello! I'm CJ, the little otter behind CRPSJourney. You'll usually find me exploring new possibilities, improvising solutions to everyday challenges and occasionally taking a very well-deserved nap. My red foot represents CRPS, my crutches help me get where I want to go, and my backpack carries a few useful lessons gathered along the way. I believe that living beyond the pain scale isn't about pretending pain doesn't exist. It's about finding ways to keep doing what matters, even when the route looks a little different. Welcome to the journey!

Abstract watercolor illustration representing sensory processing in the brain

What Is Allodynia?

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When Everyday Sensations Become Painful Imagine a soft bedsheet feeling like sandpaper against your skin. A gentle breeze causing burning pain. Or someone giving you a friendly pat on the back that feels anything but…