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- Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:11 pm
- Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
- Topic: How is everyone?
- Replies: 719
- Views: 194036
Re: How is everyone?
Adrian, I totally agree with you about using wheelchair assistance at the airport. I resisted this for several years but now realize I was making my husband's as well as my trip much more difficult and tiring. Especially if you are also renting a car. For an appropriate tip I have had complete assis...
- Thu Feb 16, 2017 5:16 pm
- Forum: OT- POLL
- Topic: thyroid poll
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3175
Re: thyroid poll
I'm responding to the thyroid poll. I was diagnosed as having. hypothyroidism in 1995, have been on same dosage since then. I estimate my beginning symptoms of OT probably started a few years eariler. However, I had been checked several times for suspicion of thyroid problems even when I was a fresh...
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 10:56 pm
- Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
- Topic: Florida clinical trial
- Replies: 62
- Views: 55477
Re: Florida clinical trial
Stepford, Thanks for posting to the forum. When is your father's procedure? Is it invasive requiring surgery or maybe an out patient procedure? I wish him answers and relief. Keep us informed as you can. Have many questions - can you elaborate on what is done and what results your doctor has had or ...
- Sat Dec 31, 2016 11:18 am
- Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
- Topic: How is everyone?
- Replies: 719
- Views: 194036
Re: How is everyone?
I have for several years needed to sleep with at least one foot out of the covers. However, if my ankles or lower leg are too far out I wake up with incredible pain, not numbness like "my legs are asleep" as i used to describe leg cramps, etc., but a very painful ache that endures for seve...
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:25 pm
- Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
- Topic: New developments
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2049
Re: New developments
Ahh, if this is so. This non-invasive MRI, brain focused ultrasound with heat? might be able to simulate Deep Brain Surgery ? That would be a great step forward. Looking forward to hearing and reading more about this. Thanks Adrian for the information.
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 6:09 pm
- Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
- Topic: Standing Time? this is how long I can stand...
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9827
Re: Standing Time? this is how long I can stand...
Gloria, Thanks for suggesting getting the airport wheelchair. I just wasn't ready to admit this "defeat" of acting as "normal " as possible, especially since I can still walking briskly thru the airport with my cane for stability. (Until I stop, and then I can't cope.) Still in d...
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 4:19 pm
- Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
- Topic: Standing Time? this is how long I can stand...
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9827
Re: Standing Time? this is how long I can stand...
I was diagnosed with OT less than a year ago by an EMG and my neurologist. As I think back at least 15 years ago while rving and being on tours where I had to walk to the back of the group and circle around while listening so that I could participate. I remember desperately looking for sitting place...
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 8:03 pm
- Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
- Topic: Infrared Light Therapy
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4289
Infrared Light Therapy
I am a new member and this is my first inquiry regarding this new topic. Has anyone else heard of or tried this stimulation of nerve cells to promote healing. I have just started trying it at home for my peripheral neuropathy due to diabetic numbness and a plantar fasciitis problem. In addition, I a...
- Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:55 am
- Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
- Topic: New to the forum? post a quick introduction
- Replies: 1015
- Views: 240803
Re: New to the forum? post a quick introduction
Hello, I am a new member to your discussion group and I'm anticipating getting to know other OT people. I was finally diagnosed early this year by a neurologist after a confirming EMG. I must say I was relieved my inability to stand around and talk with friends, or to be a good attentive tour group ...