My husband is a 15 year diabetic and uses a Homedics percussion messager on his legs every night while watching TV. He curls up on the sofa and does what can be reached in that position then changes and curls up next to me and does the other leg. I don't know if this would help you between messages with your therapist, but he knows it helps the numbing in his feet and legs. His feet are in good shape thanks to the blood flow created by the messages.
Patti - Michigan ---- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ============= Barbara, I would hug everyone if I could. This is so great. No one (except this bunch) knows how disconcerting it is to be leaking, voiding, urinating all the time, even if I do have enough pads on to keep it from leaking to outer clothes. Also, with all that padding, how much is it affecting my gait? Walking with mostly numb feet is no easy task, as you all know. I guess that's what is so truly enjoyable about horseback riding--he has full function of his legs-all 4 of them, and I get to experience that in a way. The spasms in the worst affected muscles in my legs and ankles keep them very stiff. The massage therapist is working very hard on getting some relaxation from those muscles. I'd hate to think how my feet would be curled down if she hadn't been working on my legs weekly! Now I just have to get my stamina back after having to stay quiet for 2 months. Buck up, gang--technology is definitely worth it! Cora > Hello Cora, > > You are just the great success story! I am just so thrilled for you! > Thanks so much for sharing and giving hope to so many. > > Hugs, Barbara A > > > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. >
