[at-l] Hiking related health question

[jbullar1 at twcny.rr.com (Jim Bullard)]

Although I have already offered thanks to those who have responded to this 
thread with advice I want to add a public 'Thank You' to OB for his on and 
off-list counsel. I am following his advice as much because he has 
experienced similar problems as because of his medical training. Thank you 
again OB and I owe you one. Send me your mailing address and I'll send you 
one of my matted photos, your choice <http://hiking.jimbullard.org>.

I have concluded that my problem with my doctor, like the problem I found 
in the bureaucracy I used to work in, the same problem I have observed in 
floundering relationships and even at times AT-L, is a communication 
problem. Although we talk to each other, we don't always actually 
communicate what we intend. In this instance a remark made by my doctor 
("You aren't 16 anymore and I can't make you 16 again") coupled with what I 
perceived to be a cursory examination and a lack of obvious progress in 
abating the problem caused me to wonder if he had leapt to conclusions 
based on stereotypes of "older people". Perhaps too I am more accurately 
called an "impatient" than a "patient", but the treatment is now showing 
definite signs of working and thanks to OB I know what to watch for that 
might indicate a different diagnosis/treatment so all is copacetic for the 
present. OTOH when my doctor and I meet again in a month, we need to talk.

Saunterering with only a slight limp today, Jim