Re: Diagnoses/Midge

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--- just_like_mymama wrote:

> I'm to the point now where I'm better off just

> staying in bed...just

> sitting here at the computer desk is okay...but

> getting up and trying

> to walk is more and more impossible. Walking is

> becoming more and

> more difficult...even getting into bed itself is

> torture...my left

> leg makes it okay, but in order to get my right leg

> onto the bed, I

> have to hold it straight up (not out, but UP)in the

> air until I can

> get into bed far enough to lie down...but trying to

> move in bed can

> cause tremendous pain that wakes me up from a deep

> sleep (however,

> that is kind of rare now because a " deep sleep " just

> doesn't happen.

> If any of you care to, I'd love to learn more about

> you and your

> health history.

> Midge

Hi Midge

Don't worry, I'm certainly not always brave, nor

stoic. I cuss, fuss and cry quite often. I see my

counselor each month, to let off steam, if nothing

else.

I'm worried about your ability to get around at home.

Has a physical therapist, and an occupational

therapist come to your home to help plan, and make

things so you can get around easier?

There are all kinds of assistive devices that could

make your life easier. They are not necessarily

expensive.

Your insurance company should pay for this referral,

and the devices, and installation.

Kaylene

Moderator

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