The strange questions asked by doctors.

Starburst

In the middle of asking some questions about what triggers the nerve pain in my lower legs; "does it bother you when running?" Running??!! Seriously? It tickled me so much that I'm still smiling when thinking about it a whole day later. (For those who don't know, I hobble around with a pronounced limp and I use at least one crutch all the time!)

theresak

Running???? Only in our dreams!!



There was a doctor at the ante-natal clinic who always greeted me with a 'hop up on the bed, please,' even just before the birth.

stickywicket

Thank you, Sophie. I now have a wonderful image of you and your crutch assisted 'limp-running', a bit like an occasional mini pole vault

dreamdaisy

I think that shows just how much they go onto auto-pilot when working their way through symptoms or cause-and-effect. Some would take offence so good for you for seeing the funny side! I like to think that if I was asked such a question I would be on -he-ball enough to retort with 'No, I achieved a PB in my last marathon.' but I know I wouldn't. :oops: DD

Starburst

No offence was taken at all. I think it helps that he is the most attractive human being that I've ever laid eyes on. I don't often enjoy my hospital visits as much! To be fair, he has a specialist interest in sporting injuries, so I can see why he asked. I also mentioned that I use the gym but I think his version of exercise and my version is somewhat different!

P.S. No pole vaulting today. Maybe the long jump?!

LignumVitae

Bless his optimism. At least he was forgivable pretty.

DebraKelly

Running? If only!