[Viva] Peer Support Groups Next Week!!

[Peggy Frank]

I have been having problems with my legs and thought I would throw my problem out to VIVA. Hope this is OK use of this network. I can't seem to find answers in my health community.

My right leg is very weak and has been getting weaker over the past 5-6 weeks.  I have continual pain in the knee joint especially laterally and the joint fills with fluid.  Dr. Murray drew 40 cc of fluid off it a couple of weeks ago and tests showed nothing. Blood work shows nothing. Mobility is limited (I can only keep the knee bent and can't bend it very far).  The joint swells and ice helps. but extremely temporarily.  The left leg has 'gone out' a couple of times but I think that is because I am limping and twisting my frame. 

Has anyone had similar issues? Any suggestions for tests or therapies?  I am in Victoria and totally frustrated.  Can't play in the garden - on the dance floor - on my bike ... 

Thanks for any thoughts - suggestions.  

Peggy Frank
Victoria,  BC 
Canada V8R 1L9

www.positivelyafrica.org

She who finds the path - the right path - does so for herself; and when she goes astray she creates her own loss and pain; and no one who carries a burden bears another's load.  Taken from - "He who finds the right path does so for himself; and he who goes astray does so to his own loss; and no one who carries a burden bears another man's load."  Al-Qur'an 17:15




On 2012-05-09, at 5:32 PM, Margarite Sanchez wrote:

> Hi Gals,
> Two Peer Support Groups coming up next week. Please see attachments.
> 
> The NEW group at the Vancouver Women's Health Collective, 29 West Hastings St. is meeting Wednesday May 16th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided (so if you know you are able to attend this one please let me know so we can have an idea of numbers for food....however drop ins are welcome too).
> 
> The Oak Tree Clinic Peer Support group is meeting Friday May 18th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Oak Tree Clinic. Refreshments provided.
> 
> Hope you can make it to one or both of these groups. It would be great to see you there!
> All the best,
> OX
> Margarite 
> margaritesanchez at gmail.com
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