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"Quality of life"......a gift that just keeps on giving.
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In December 2019 I had a really bad fall. Immediate concerns were a cut over my eye and mild concussion. As things settled in, I found that I had a trigger thumb, plantar fasciitis, and over time developed a calcium deposit on my Achilles tendon. I also aggravated arthritis on the inside of my left knee. I waited for 6 months, thinking everything would settle down. I could barely walk and couldn't use my left hand for anything. I had fallen on my right side, but all of the damage was on my left. I finally started dealing with these, one thing at a time, with a sports medicine orthopedist. My left hand is back to normal and I am pain free. I also was having physical therapy and seeing a chiropractor. It takes a village and a will to become pain free again.
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@cldmeyers
It's just so nice to hear about someone's success story for a change. Thank-you for getting yourself healed and sharing it with us all! Best, Hank
@cldmeyers That's inspiring that you were able to stick with finding the best options and treatment for yourself. I'm really happy for you that you are getting back to normal.
JK
What a great share, @cldmeyers! After a fall resulting in 7 fractures several yrs ago (all on one side, too) and another time the very slow recovery from plantar fasciitis, I can truly commensurate with your challenges and celebrate your success in getting back to being pain free! Physical therapy can add it's own pain but oh, the rewards in seeing it through.
Hope your post will boost others to do whatever it takes, whether through research or action, to do the work necessary for more successful health outcomes. Thanks for your post and contributions to "our village".
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"It takes a village and a will to become pain free again." Every therapist and patient should have this posted! Congratulations on undertaking the big task of getting as healthy as you can be. It is truly a quality of lif gift to yourself.
Sue