You are tempting me to use my cane on YOU

[danceswithgary]

I was in a decent mood when I walked into the pet store today with the girls, who were being well-behaved and charming everyone they met.

I walked out pissed off at the idiotic woman who attempted to convince me that her chiropractor could 'fix me up' so that I wouldn't need a cane anymore.

The cane I use because I get tired and dizzy and my hip seizes up occasionally.

I said, "Thanks, but I have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. A chiropractor does not handle autoimmune diseases."

She wouldn't quit and I finally said, "No!" and walked away, but I couldn't leave my bad mood behind with her.

I already have to deal with my well-meaning family and friends sharing all the latest suggestions they've picked up from who knows where. I'm not a stupid woman, I'm able to research as well or better than they can. I'm tired of hearing how I should be able to get better if I just tried blah, blah, blah. It took me years to give in and admit I was disabled and I'm doing the best I can with my restrictions. Gary is the only one who seems to understand that and not push me.

Got a suggestion for me?

Please don't bother.

Really.

I still have enough strength left to do some damage with my cane. :-(

Comments

[clavally]

OMG, the nerve of some people! I'm sorry you had to deal with that person.

*hugs*

[seekergeek]

And this is why I generally only give advice when asked for it. *hugs you*

[timespirt]

I'll help you with my own cane. I have had many people over the last 24 years tell me all that crap too. I gave up when in my pursuit to get better I let some A-hole doctor puncture the muscles in my leg with a needle from hip to ankle 18 times. I couldn't walk without crutches for over 2 weeks and could only move my leg physically with my hands. The bruises were so painful and this jerk was a renowned pain specialist.

[rellan]

WTF Stupid much, stupid chiropractor pusher? Arrrggghhh (on your behalf) I don't trust chiropractors.

Here's some things you could say to idiot people.

'The cane is part of my gris gris and it's inhabited by the spirit of my favorite voodoo priestess. You do not want to open that can of whoop-ass.'

'My cane has my sword in it. And I'm not picky about when, where and on whom I use it.'

'I use it to cast out demons.' *make casting out motions on idiot person. 'Oh. I'm so sorry. You're too far gone.' *be sure to use really fake condescending voice*

Or you could go straight for the 'Bugger off, you ignorant cretin.'

*Hope I made you smile. And maybe gave you something useful.*

[me_ya_ri]

D:< *smacks her for you* People like that are so annoying! I'm sorry that she ruined your good mood, Val. *hugs*

Spare cane

[(Anonymous)]

I have three, i'd be happy to lend one for the proper bashing of yet another well meanining know it not at all. I've a number of problems which leave me barely able to walk sometimes and I really get tired of the people think if only I tried. "x" I would miaculously not be disabled anymore. My own Gary and my occupational therapist sister are the only ones who seem to even have a clue and who try to help instead of imply I just don't try hard enough. Thank God for them! Hope you feel better knowing it happens to others, not just you :)