We have all tried lots of things to deal with our pain. During the past
week, I have been doing some things differently and am wondering which
of those things it is that has made such a huge difference in how I
feel.
These things are:
1. Started using a compound that my pharmacist and doc cooked up. It's
absorbed through the skin and ususally used for people with
fibromyalgia. My pharmacist and doc said "can't hurt to try."
2. Planned very carefully how to avoid constipation and followed that
regime faithfully.
3. Taking MSM from the health food store.
4. This last one is the one that I am most curious about and which lead
me to write this long-winded piece. Years ago, a physical therapist had
made custom inserts to wear in my shoes. They are very rigid inserts
custom molded to my feet. I have always "walked funny", i.e., I walk
like a duck, toeing out. I have used and liked the inserts over the
years, but lost right one in a move. I only have the left insert. The
left side of my abdomen is the adhesion side. For some unknown reason,
on Friday I stuck that left insert in my Nike running shoe and wore only
that one. I am still wearing it, and I think that this simple change is
what has made all the difference. The insert + the wide running heel of
the Nike prevent my foot from rotating and the pulling sensation in my
abdomen is gone. Outta room here....Ideas??? Comments? Mary