I was MOST depressed when the doctor said there is absolutely nothing to be done, and prescribed some anti-inflammatory tablets. He also said that the occasional pain in the hands that I get in the mornings, which I sked about at the same time, thinking they might be related, is the early stages of arthritis. I'm a potter by passion, and a secretary by day job (to pay the bills) and really do NOT want to hear that. I got over the shock and initial depression and started on trying to find out more. A colleague suggested the web (I'm a computer-phobe, so never even thought of that!) and suddenly, there you all are. So - greetings to fellow footsore folks out there (where?) - from England, overlooking Regents Park in London.
I wasn't too impressed with the doctor's unhelpful information, so am trying to find out what I can. Would diet help? is my first thought. I am definitely a bit overweight at the moment and will happily change my eating habits, if it helps. Well, maybe not happily, but I would rather give up chocolate than clay. I'm planning to go and visit an excellent pharmacy near where I work, dealing in all sorts of medical supplies for doctors and so on as well as the normal medications and bubble bath and all the rest of it.
Please excuse me for rambling on at great length. It was just great to discover a place where I could do so. I shouldn't say it is wonderful to discover how many others there seem to be, but if I do, well, you know what I mean. Thank you for reading this far.
All the luck possible to all of you,
from a novice hop-along
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