Re: Help with Psychological effects of PF
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Posted by Cindy on May 18, 1998 at 14:14:21:
Marie: I know just what you mean about being jealous of the folks with prosthetic legs - I saw a show on TV about a young girl with prosthetic legs, and she was running track! I, too, have thought about shooting my feet off (I don't have a gun, either). I also saw a show about a m;an who did just that - his foot pain was so bad, he blasted both feet. They saved the feet (oh, great), but did put him on a really good drug program that enabled him to walk and be somewhat normal without constant pain. I think they were using morphine. It is very controversial, the use of these narcotics for folks who are not "terminal." That's what the show was about. I have also considered trying to find a dr. who would prescribe a lifetime of those powerful drugs. I also daydream about buying a better wheelchair. I saw some on TV that can go on mountain trails, so you could go "hiking" and really get around. It was kind of like a mountain bike wheelchair! I would love to have that!!
I find that a change of scenery is my best medicine when I get really down. We take lots of little trips. Went to Grand Canyon last week (I couldn't do anything, but I could see it). Went to the ocean the week before (yes, these trips always remind me of how I used to be, running and walking on the beach, or hiking). But, its still better than sitting around the house, eating and gaining even more weight!! Hang in there.
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