I've been answering questions today. I have a packet of paperwork to complete in preparation for my visit to the foot/ankle specialist on Monday. Ten pages of questions. And I'm wondering how many ways a person can ask the same question. Or why the same question needs to be asked more than once. For example, why are there THREE different questions about how tall I am??? Is this a trick? Are they trying to trip me up (pun intended)??? Good grief!
So I'm trying to determine, on a scale of 1-10, how bad the pain is if I'm wearing shoes, or if I'm not wearing shoes, or if I'm walking on level ground, or if I'm climbing stairs, or when I first get out of bed, or after I've been up awhile, or at the end of the day. And how much, on a scale of 1-10, my daily activities are impacted. Or whether I am able to run (I think that one is a joke.....I haven't actually run in years, at least not like a "normal" person!) or whether or not I am able to walk 4 or more blocks, and if so, do I need a "support". As in cane or crutches, not as in a friend or spouse.....at least that's what I think they mean. But that might actually make a difference in my answer. I'm pretty much refusing a cane right now, although it might help. But I do like to have a good supportive friend or my sweet husband along for the journey!
Anyway, that's how I'm spending my Friday afternoon. At least the sun is shining today!
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