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Date: | Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:18:55 -0700 |
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i had that when i was working and finally gave up on
the train and started driving in and paying parking.
--- Deri James <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> On Tuesday 26 Oct 2004 18:25, Susan Moskowitz wrote:
> > Bobby,
> > I'm sorry to hear that you are in pain today.
> I suffer from intense
> > foot pain if I stand or walk for extended periods.
> Although I am ambulatory
> > on crutches for day to day activities, I have, in
> recent years, borrowed
> > wheelchairs for mall visits because even 2 or 3
> hours spent walking through
> > department stores, museums, trade shows etc. is
> enough to set off foot
> > spasms so intense that I will fall to the floor if
> I try to stand. Once
> > these spasms start it usually takes a full 24
> hours for the pain to recede
> > completely. Unfortunately, I have yet to find a
> truly effective treatment.
> > Perhaps Carla Mac Innis will be able to suggest
> something to help both of
> > us.
> > I'm open to suggestions.
> > I hope you feel better soon.
> > Susan
> >
>
> I can't take standing for any length of time, its
> particularly bad standing on
> trains (continually trying to re-adjust balance).
> I've been unlucky about 4
> times the last two weeks - not getting a seat -
> particularly annoying when I
> pay about $5,500 a year for the "privilege" of
> commuting!!
>
> Cheers
>
> Deri
>
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