[Viva] Peer Support Groups Next Week!!

[Denise Becker]

Sorry to hear that Peg!
If it has been going on for more than 24 hours then I would definitely seek
attention.
Denise


On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 6:47 PM, Peggy Frank <pegfrank at telus.net> wrote:

> 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
> <VWHCposter3 (2).pdf><OTC Flyer PSG.pdf>
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