The OS Doorstep - a helpful and supportive thread in these tough times

shegar

Popperwell wrote: »

Thank you for that post even though scary sheila, I had read about that PF as a possiblity, the only good thing is that you have confirmed that it really is painful so I'm not being precious by saying it hurts...

There are some treatments that claim to improve the condition and that only 5% of sufferers have to have surgery...

Well be thankful you only have it in one foot , plus being just you to look after , you will be able to rest it more than ive been able to, so if it is that perhaps yours will be short lived, best go to drs to get it diagnosed properly.......

When I first got it the dr asked me if Id changed my shoes to have caused it, and yes I did cos I bought a cheap flat fitted horrible pair of summer shoes out of a supermarket:mad: and that started it off August 2011, im still suffering since then.......:mad:, Not a happy bunny......I need my feet .........
Well they do say "you get what you pay for", I shall never ever buy cheap sh*t shoes again...........Sheila......

kidcat

Phew its taken me a while to catch up today

((hugs)) to SQ - Mrs LW has said it all so well,

Pops - I second the suggestion of seeking medical advice, most pharmacies give advice these days, or maybe a walk in centre if you dont fancy visiting your GP. Internet diagnosis is very rarely a good idea and can often do more harm than good.

Just realised I missed doing a bio
So, I am a SAHM and full time carer, I have four children, two girls who are 18 and 7 and two boys who are 15 and 9. BOth boys are autistic and its been a struggle getting to the point we are at now, getting DS15 diagnosed was a huge battle and has taken many years.
Ds9 attends a unit within a mainstream school and DS15 attends a support unit for two hours a day, other that that I get him with me the rest of the time.
I run a parent support group for ASD parents and am governor at DS9 school, also running his PTA, to even it up I also do PTA at DD7 school too.
I do not work and havent for many years now as the boys need so much extra care.

savingqueen

kidcat - you do work, very hard, you just don't get paid for it...

off to the land of nod, night night all
sq

Possession

Kidcat I meant to say to you that I've just read a really good book by a 13 yr old Japanese boy who is quite severely autistic - he communicates by means of an alphabet board. It has been translated by author David Mitchell and his Japanese wife, who have an autistic son. I was sent it by the publisher and was keen to read it as I've worked with David Mitchell in the past and he's a lovely bloke, so if he says it's good I trusted his judgement! I'd be very willing to send it to anyone who wants to read it.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Reason-Jump-Silence-Autism/dp/1444776754/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1376342359&sr=8-3&keywords=david+mitchell

stiltwalker

ArtDecoGirly - have you seen these http://www.curlyshoelaceshop.com/, another option for you.

Had another lovely day at stay and play - honestly, they'd be fitting me up for one of those white jackets with the extra long sleeves if it wasn't for fantastic groups like this. When we were at the farm park on Sat we bumped into a local parent support group who encouraged us to join up - so I did! - they are having a day out a week on Friday that I think me and the kids will go on.

SQ - hugs - 'nuff said!

Tomorrow is physio day - the kids have theirs after lunch then I'm off in the late afternoon to see what they can do for my back, the pain killers are helping but would like to sort it (if possible) rather than just relying on pills. I only really take them in the evening anyway as I find that if I take painkillers in the day time while I'm lifting the kids then I tend to do too much as 'it doesn't hurt!' and just wind up making myself worse.

Just had yummy tea - got some fillet in the reduced bit at Mr T so we've had steak, chips, peppercorn sauce and salad - a treat as I have just submitted my last essay for this module!! Yay!!!! Just got the project for the examinable component to do now then it will be all done and good riddance to bad rubbish - I have hated this module (had to do it as a compulsory). Not sure I'm going to get such a great mark but I have already done enough to pass the continuous assessment bit so I don't really give a monkeys!

Take care all and hugs where needed - X

ETA - can I just thank SQ's last post half a dozen times please, you most certainly do work kidcat, you make me feel lazy and I make most blue bottomed flies look a bit idle!

ArtDecoGirly

Kidcat and stiltwalker...both excellent ideas!! I didn't even know anything like these even existed (I get no support...it's been a 12 year battle getting this far!) I definitely need to get him something like this to allow him to wear nice shoes and feel like he fits in more (not that he cares, he's quite happy in his own world! I worry way more than he does...). Thank you :-)

cdm

Hi ArtDecoGirly! I was out yesterday evening, logging on only at midnight, and I see that 2 lovely people have beaten me to it with the 'pre-tied laces' suggestions! Have you been in touch with The Dyspraxia Foundation? They're pretty good with help and advice. The Dyscovery Centre in Wales is also good: we bought 'caring cutlery' from them for our youngest, as our local OT department only supplied the adult size, which were fine for our eldest ; although youngest now 14, her hands are still on the small side so she uses them for some meals.

If you get a chance, the DF Parent Conferences/Training Days are well worth attending. So much learning to be had.

Wishing you well.

jem132

Night /morning all I got the kids up at 11 and took the to the park nearby to see the shooting stars we have seen loads but boy was it nippy noodle. We took hot chocolate and fuddles carrot cooks boy are they delish thankyou.
I better go to bed ill read back in the morning x

charlies-aunt

Another sufferer of Plantar Fascitis (sp) here - I find that the injections, pills and heel supports don't seem to touch it. Cushioned footwear was the best option for me too!

fuddle

Good morning

Can you remember when Alfie ate my strawberries? Well I've more on the way of flowers coming now but worry that it's too late in the season for them to fruit. What do you think?