billiewells
Peer Supporter
Hi everyone,
Feeling absolutely desperate today. I came To TMS at beginning of year, read and read and read, got hold of TMS therapist, felt that after 4 years of hell I could get back in the world. But, as June heralds the mid point of another year, I seem to be going no where in terms of recovery. I have so many symptoms it bores me to list them again but drop foot dominates my disability. I am so worried that without exercise I am getting weaker and weaker, my muscles must be nearly atrophying. I try to walk, but simply can't balance and fall over. I live alone, with no family support in a rural environment.
Pins and needles effect my hands and feet, my drop foot is swollen.I have real trouble driving because I cant operate the pedals properly and yet have to go out to get supplies. I have a dog that I long to walk and have to rely on dog walkers to take him out which is costly. I haven't been able to get in a shop for two yers and the smallest task during the day is a huge challenge.
i read Oznich's book which also mentioned drop foot and he just started to run on it. I simply dont know how this is possible, I would fall over.
Completely lost in all this . . . so want to walk and have a life and re connect with this world. Days are so grim and they just keep on being grim. I am so willing to do what is necessary, but nothing is working. How do I get my life back before my muscles just waste away. Please advise. Thank you
Feeling absolutely desperate today. I came To TMS at beginning of year, read and read and read, got hold of TMS therapist, felt that after 4 years of hell I could get back in the world. But, as June heralds the mid point of another year, I seem to be going no where in terms of recovery. I have so many symptoms it bores me to list them again but drop foot dominates my disability. I am so worried that without exercise I am getting weaker and weaker, my muscles must be nearly atrophying. I try to walk, but simply can't balance and fall over. I live alone, with no family support in a rural environment.
Pins and needles effect my hands and feet, my drop foot is swollen.I have real trouble driving because I cant operate the pedals properly and yet have to go out to get supplies. I have a dog that I long to walk and have to rely on dog walkers to take him out which is costly. I haven't been able to get in a shop for two yers and the smallest task during the day is a huge challenge.
i read Oznich's book which also mentioned drop foot and he just started to run on it. I simply dont know how this is possible, I would fall over.
Completely lost in all this . . . so want to walk and have a life and re connect with this world. Days are so grim and they just keep on being grim. I am so willing to do what is necessary, but nothing is working. How do I get my life back before my muscles just waste away. Please advise. Thank you
