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Living with charcot for over five years now…

Post a new topicby livingwith on Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:51 pm

I had an acute charcot in January of 2002. After healing took place, I have gone on with MOST of my life. I did have to retire early from a teaching career I loved, and that was a “bitter pill to swallow,” but, luckily, I am still able to drive, walk through stores and for small distances, and wear normal shoes (with orthotics which are never quite comfortable). I find that swimming at my local “Y” is an immense help - other people are dealing with problems such as...Read the full article
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