Well, some milestones are very hard to take. However, it may not be for long. Were you able to find out anything about the changes in your legs? Did you get some help with medication options? Been thinking about you today. May you be at ease. Chris

@rwinney

I'm still ambulatory, but the pain is requiring more and more treatment. I take my socks off when I sit in the recliner, which is a large part of my day. Until now, socks and comfortable shoes have been ok, but my feet hurt less when they're bare. I can't walk barefoot, though, and for a long time I've had to have socks on anytime I walk in shoes or slippers.

I'll try to make the most of life for as long as I can on foot. All those walking aids are life savers, but most of us will put it off as long as we can. My mother-in-law absolutely didn't want to go out in the public with a walker. She had serious osteoporosis, and after breaking both hips in falls, she finally gave in.

I've had thoughts in the back of my mind about the possibility of someday needing to make ADA changes to our house. As it is, there's no way a wheelchair can navigate. One thing leads to another.

I hope the blood draw results will be helpful.

Jim