[livingwith]

Hi all, been in alot of pain for the past 3 1/2 years and really don’t know what to do. It all started when I became pregnant at 37. At 8 1/2 mo I began to swell and I looked like the goodyear tire girl. After the pregnancy it took 3 months for the swelling to go away. I think going up and down my stairs caused the damage to my feet and ankles. I could not even get to the bathroom with oout crawling. The pain was so bad I thought maybe I had heel spurs so I went to the doc’s. ...Read the full article

[winterface4]

i got my diagnosis this yr.after being off since july...i was so bad i was walkin with walker at home...i use electric wheelchairs everywhere i go....and still do...the doc gave me shots it helped for a day or so...then he had me in a cast for awhile but the numbness and pain still there..i got my crutches still so after my surgery i will need them,plus a neighbor gave me a wheelchair as well....it sounds like yer doin what needs to be done..do u take pain meds...im on tramadol which helps alot...i have to call my doc next week to set up surgery.....ive wanted it all along so i can get better ive been off work since july of this yr....i think ill look for a sit down job if i can find one.....well gl hun...keep us posted...take care god bless glad yer little girl helps mommy....sarah

[victumtts]

Hi 3 years.,
I could relate to you . It has been a year and a month now since I was diagnosed with tts.I have had surgery on one foot with no relief .I have basically become partially crippled and have been sent to bed at least twice a week with the most incredible pain going right up to my thigh .I can not even get out of bed to cook for myself .I make it to the washroom .
The pain is excruciation and is relieved slighty by lyrica. I have. no hope for improvement .My surgeion cant understand why the surgery didnt work so I am having another emg done. At this point I am considering moving to a wheelchair accessible apt as I have to go up 20 stairs to get my car or do the laundry . My thirtenn year old helps not much. She is at that selfish stage .I usually have to manage on my own. I am 50 years old, worked since I was 14 the last 24 years I worked as a nurse working tones of overtime because we are always short of nurses in Canada. What a way to end things. I do get down sometimes but I never let myself get suicidal. I have thought of it but only fleetingly. My financial situation has changed as a result of losing 30 percent of my income and long term disability is on my back because of my stupid surgeon . Pretty soon I will lose my car because I wont be able to afford car repairs. Anyways I try to keep my spirits up even though I feel I have lost my life . I used to swim but lately that has not been possible.oh well one day At a time eh? Cheers