I have some advice for disabled people with spinal and joint
problems. There are some people who can really help you. Because you all don't
live in Los Angeles, I will describe my support here and hope you can find the
same combination in your area.
First, I have a neurologist who isn't afraid to work with a
well-educated physical therapist. Her name is Dr. Mollie Johnston, and she's a
professor at UCLA. She is very compassionate and stays in contact with my
physical therapist, Dr.Li-der Chan, who has a DPT from USC. He also has
incredible instincts and never gives up on a patient.
Because these two are operating in a symbiotic relationship,
there are times that I need medical procedures in order to continue
functioning. At that time, I know to alter my physical therapy, until the procedure
is completed.
Because dealing with arthritis requires a lot of will some
days it feels like you're running faster and faster just to stay even. But if
you can discover a neurologist and physical therapist who work together the
result can be helpful. As long as you know that this process is never going to
end, you can deal with this.
The last time I saw my grandfather he couldn't move anything
on his body because of arthritis. It is an image that haunts me, so you never
should give up. Oliver Wendell Holmes said "to live is to function"
and so we must keep trying.
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