Thank you, Michael. Good thoughts never hurt. :) On Friday, May 16, 2014 2:43:51 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Cecily, I am so sad to read about your pain and that it is associated > with riding Betty. I've seen pictures of your beautiful bike and patterned > my wife's on it. > > What does your physical therapist say? And do you have confidence in > him/her? For many years in my work as an interfaith chaplain I shared in > office with a fellow who had cerebral palsy and walked on two crutches. He > knew every therapist in the county. During a series of issues - frozen > shoulder, low back, foot surgery with months on crutches, my wife's foot > surgery and subsequent blood clotting I too became familiar with many > therapist. I quickly learned that there is a world of difference between a > good therapist and a medicare one. The worst, incidentally, turned out to > be a guy employed at the very teaching hospital where I worked. So this is > a long introduction to a suggestion to search out the best therapists in > the area and interview them. If you find one you trust, let them help you > work through the anatomical complexities of your affliction. > > In the mean time, with your permission, I will hold you in my prayers. > > Michael > > On Friday, May 16, 2014 5:07:43 PM UTC-4, Cecily Walker wrote: >> >> I've written about my pain issues before, and unfortunately things have >> gotten worse on that front, to the point that I can barely ride my Betty >> Foy anymore. >> >> My bike is my car - it isn't just something I ride for fun - so putting >> it away for awhile isn't really an option, not if I want to keep my job. I >> don't recall having this much pain in my knees, wrists, or hips when I rode >> an upright Dutch bike, but pain is a constant companion on my Betty Foy. >> >> I'm hoping you folk might have some suggestions for me. Would a longer >> stem and different handlebars help? What about a different saddle? I know >> she'll never be a fully upright bike, but is there anything I can do to >> bring the handlebars closer and higher so I'm not putting as much strain on >> knees, hips, and hands? I'm desperate - I really don't want to have to sell >> this bike. >> >> Thanks, >> Cecily >> >>
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