I got a six month temporary placard, and a referral for physical therapy. There are other changes to my life recently, but I'm going to make a separate thread (if I do) to talk about it.

UPDATE: I don't get the doctor's appointment until October 2nd. I'll save you the trouble of checking a calendar: that's three weeks from now. I don't think I can make that walk three more times.

One thing I would seriously recommend, if you can find one your insurance will accept, or one that will do it pro-bono: talking to a therapist.  It's nothing to be ashamed about--I'm in my third year of seeing one. Also explain to everyone still in your life that you recognize you aren't handling yo...

Thanks guys. I have a little bit of a problem with thinking nobody is going to validate me. It's why it took me so long to go to the doctor for this (and my other problems) to begin with. I tried calling my GP today and yesterday to make an appointment, but they were closed. They won't reopen until ...

I have two questions that are somewhat related. I am fairly young, but when I was nine I got into a car accident. Since then I have had gradual problems with my left leg, and a year ago it got bad enough that I couldn't wear socks or shave my legs anymore. Then I started having problems walking. My ...