Coping With Charcot Foot

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Living with charcot for over five years now…
by: Theresa on Thu, Jul 26 2007

I had an acute charcot in January of 2002. After healing took place, I have gone on with MOST of my life. I did have to retire early from a teaching career I loved, and that was a “bitter pill to swallow,” but, luckily, I am still able to drive, walk through stores and for small distances, and wear normal shoes (with orthotics which are never quite comfortable). I find that swimming at my local “Y” is an immense help - other people are dealing with problems such as ours, and there are no judgements made. Keep your chin up, but also allow yourself some time for self-pity: there really is no one else out there who knows your exact circumstances. Sometimes I treat myself to a new CD, a small bangle, or……a good cry. It seems to help clear my senses and face another day. Take good care of yourself, too.

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July 2007

Living with charcot for over five years now… - by Theresa - (Thu, Jul 26 2007)
I had an acute charcot in January of 2002. After healing took place, I have gone on with MOST of my life. I did have to retire early from a teaching career I loved, and that was a “bitter pill to swallow,” but, luckily, I am still able to drive, walk [more..]
stupid charcot - by Karen - (Mon, Jul 16 2007)
I broke my ankle in march 2007 and have been wearing some form of cast ever since. I used to adore buying shoes & sandles but now I am delegated to wearing one comfy slip on and a huge orthosis. I used to walk briskly everywhere and now I hobble along like an old lady. [more..]
When your spouse has diabetes - by Paul - (Fri, Jul 13 2007)
It is an extremely hopeless feeling when your spouse has a severe case of diabetes and you see the severe symptoms manifesting themselves and you can’t do anything about it. [more..]

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