I hate my body
I went to a foot dr and he said there’s nothing you can do I started crying I had slippers on it was the end of summer I was crying because I couldn’t wear shoes anymore and winter was coming the deformity was so bad it took 4 surgeries in which I couldn’t stand on my foot for 8 weeks I broke my wrist in 3 places from using a walker they put metal in my feet and now the bones are pushing the metal out of the skin I can’t talk about it anymore I’m disgusted with all the meds and nothing really works
Hi
. I know from your posts over the previous few years that you have been through a lot. Please know that there are people here who understand. I'm tagging my friend and contributor here , as he has also had a number of foot and ankle surgeries, dealing with metal implants, realignments, and significant non-weight bearing time.
The frustration with not being able to find an effective medication is certainly understandable. The trial and error treatment method is often one of the hardest aspects of dealing with the disease. I do want to tell you about my wife, Kelly Mack ( a contributor here), who was diagnosed at age two, 47 years ago - before modern treatments, with the damage to show for it (she has used a wheelchair since childhood). A little over seven years ago she started a treatment that brought her inflammation numbers into the normal range for the first time ever. I know that Dan has a similar story of finally finding an effective treatment after 30 plus years. I don't tell you these stories to paint anything with rose colored glasses - we know how hard it is and nothing can undo the damage that has been done. I just want to note that at some point the lightening can strike, no matter how bleak things seem. Wishing you the best and please know that this community is here for you. Richard (Team Member)My heart goes out to your,
. It's so incredibly hard when it feels like your body is turning against you (which, in a way, is accurate when it comes to autoimmune conditions). I am so sorry. I have no helpful advice or words of wisdom to offer. I just want to offer a listening ear and an online shoulder to lean on. Please know you are welcome to come here and vent anytime. We may not always have the answers, but we will always have a safe space for you to share how you are feeling.
Gentle Hugs, Erin, Team Member.Ugh- I truly hate this for you. It sounds like it has been one difficult thing after another, and I can only imagine how overwhelming it must feel to keep pushing through so many setbacks. You’ve faced challenges that would break many people, yet you’re still here, still sharing, and still trying. Be gentle with yourself and know that your strength isn’t measured by never struggling, it’s shown in the fact that you keep going. Be encouraged dear 💜 we’re here for you. Warmly, Latoya (Team Member)
