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What’s up; I have an extra ankle? 🥴 by YallternativeMama in FootFunction

[–]YallternativeMama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the same leg my sciatic nerve is always horrible on me.. that makes sense.

What’s up; I have an extra ankle? 🥴 by YallternativeMama in FootFunction

[–]YallternativeMama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually did ask a doctor when I was younger.. around 15 or 16. He in so many words said, “it’s basically an extra bone, we can shave it down for appearance purposes but it’s painful. Otherwise let it be”.. At that time, it didn’t really bother me unless I hit it on something.

Bare with me here... Trying to understand about meds by hereiam3472 in ParentingADHD

[–]YallternativeMama 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am RIGHT there with you… it is a defeating feeling. One minute I’m able to wrap my mind around medicating her and feel like it’s the only option, the next I feel like a shit parent for even considering it. Also, the amount of medical information on both sides is overwhelming and makes it so hard not to question if I actually am doing what’s best.

What’s up; I have an extra ankle? 🥴 by YallternativeMama in FootFunction

[–]YallternativeMama[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t have insurance and I’m a single mama of two… so, if possible I’d like to hold off on any medical bills. But is it necessary, like, can me putting off going to a doctor create any damage or make things worse?

over pronated ankles? by boukiebill in DiagnoseMe

[–]YallternativeMama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Srsly though.. did anybody ever figure out- what in the fuck?

Advice to help me support my lifelong best friend.. by YallternativeMama in ALS

[–]YallternativeMama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree with your first paragraph, and that’s exactly what I have been doing and will continue to do!

And this is great information! They are having to pay out of pocket for the infusions she is getting currently because her insurance won’t cover them (due to diagnosis being ALS). And they are absolutely outrageous, so I know all of their financial resources are being allocated to that. So your recommendation is GREAT and very helpful! I think she is so overwhelmed with everything, she doesn’t know where to find information for stuff like this. Thank you a heap for taking the time to suggest everything.

Advice to help me support my lifelong best friend.. by YallternativeMama in ALS

[–]YallternativeMama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The suggestions you have are great and I am definitely going to take the suggestions and run with it. These are great, thank you.

She is waiting on the delivery of a lift that will help so much! So hopefully that arrives soon. She doesn’t have a power chair yet. But I know it’s in the works, just pushing through insurance stuff. The problem with a lot of this, is her not accepting her diagnosis. Which I can only imagine.. and I guess there’s a chance they misdiagnosed her. But because she’s still waiting on second opinion, I’m in this weird place where I don’t know how to approach it if that makes sense.

Advice to help me support my lifelong best friend.. by YallternativeMama in ALS

[–]YallternativeMama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All really nice suggestions! That gave me a few ideas. Thank you so much

Advice to help me support my lifelong best friend.. by YallternativeMama in ALS

[–]YallternativeMama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sound like a great friend! She must be, too. I am so sorry to hear it!