A small but notable landmark my condition
Well - I've finally done it.
For the first time in 2 years I had the confidence this morning to walk downstairs WITHOUT HOLDING ONTO ANYTHING!
Doesn't sound much but honestly, I would have leapt for joy if it weren't bad for my knees - I think only Arthritis sufferers would get how significant such small and mundane these things are.
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Yes! That's a great achievement. Well done!
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I'm not brave enough to do that - good on yer!!
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Wow, well done!
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You are crazy brave! Sometimes I walk down with just one foot on each stair instead of my usual tiny baby steps, but it's using the hand rail every time!
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Cheers @TLee, I don't think it was as brave as cancelling both my TKRs a few weeks ago but even though my condition has technically worsened since my original diagnosis, I'm in such a better place managing my condition now - all down to what I've learned here and put into practice.
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I can't even imagine it! I need to find out what you've learned….
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Hi Jonr, that’s great , what have you found the most beneficial.
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That is really great to hear. I hope I get to do that one day. I’d also like to kneel down again, if that were possible I’d be overjoyed.
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Wonderful @jonr
Amazing you should be very proud long may it last😊 All the hard work has certainly paid off.
Toni x
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