The discussion revolves around the health concerns of a participant named Turbo, who has experienced issues with stability while walking and is hesitant to seek medical help due to fears of adverse reactions to medical environments. Participants express concern for Turbo's well-being and debate the necessity and implications of seeking medical attention, particularly in light of his allergies and sensitivities.
Participants generally agree on the importance of Turbo seeking medical attention, but there is disagreement regarding the best approach to take given his allergies and the validity of MCS. The discussion remains unresolved as participants express differing opinions on how to balance Turbo's health needs with his sensitivities.
Participants highlight limitations in understanding Turbo's health conditions, including the potential for misdiagnosis and the challenges of navigating medical environments that may not accommodate his sensitivities. There is also uncertainty regarding the recognition of MCS within the medical community.
turbo said:With the first stoke, I lost the ability to judge joint position in my left leg and foot (it took me about 3 days to learn how to walk on level surfaces) and I lost most of my ability to sense temperature in my right leg, though my right foot continued to "burn" constantly through all these years. With this last event, the pain in my right foot has abated quite a bit, and I can walk more comfortably. A little up-side.
Kind of a good thing, since I have a good-sized dog that likes to walk and run. I can't run with him, but we have a big piece of property and he can run himself.