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potato_head ([personal profile] potato_head) wrote2012-01-23 03:03 pm
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[livejournal.com profile] outdatedclocks has pointed out that my lower-back/hip problems, and my leg problems, are probably all related to the issues I have with my feet (lack of arches?). I've been making do with CVS-brand arch support pads, but they're not really enough, and I'd like to be able to do some cardio and upper-body stuff again, which I can't really now since my back hurts alllll the time. I'd been putting off talking to my doctor about it because of my terrible experiences with my last one...even though this one's shown no indication she's suddenly going to go all 'you're lying, you must be sneaking nachos in the middle of the night, fatty' on me. In fact, she'll probably be happy to help me out, since she wants me exercising before I go on T since I have a genetic disposition towards hypertension (dad's been hospitalized for it).

BTW, for those curious about the whole doctor saga, since I've posted it around a few places but not actually here at my main journal I think (since I just realized last night [livejournal.com profile] ocelotofdoom had never read the whole thing)...I submitted the whole thing to First, Do No Harm (excellent blog BTW) so you can read it here (it's so long I don't see a need to copy+paste it here P:)

Speaking of [livejournal.com profile] ocelotofdoom, we might be hanging out this weekend :D or rather, probably are. I am still working out the logistics, I think I'll stay on campus this weekend and take the train into the city. It would mean missing a therapy appointment, but I've skipped weeks in the past (or rather, therapist has cancelled on me) so I know it won't do any damage emotionally or to my comfort level with him.

Okay I really should go to class 6 u 9;;


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[identity profile] pwalkeri.livejournal.com 2012-01-23 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, that makes sense!

Oh yeah I didn't mean to be like FILE A COMPLAINT, because I know things aren't always that simple. I'm sorry your family isn't backing you up on this though :( That really stinks.

[identity profile] poto-heart.livejournal.com 2012-01-23 09:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh yeah I didn't mean to be like FILE A COMPLAINT, because I know things aren't always that simple.

Yeah I know, don't worry :P

And yeah. But TBH it's something I'm used to at this point, my mom is...generally unsupportive. Mostly it pisses me off that this woman can just keep going on as she is and I can't say anything about it; and she's unlikely to get called on it since she's generally a pediatrician, so a lot of the patients she's probably doing wrong by are too young to advocate for themselves. Hopefully some fierce parent will go after her sooner rather than later.