Dear Joe
When I was diagnosed about a decade ago, one of the first things that my
neurologist warned me of were peripheral neuropathies. He indicated that
slower movement, fewer adjustments while sitting, and less padding yields a
greater likelihood of pressure injury. He specifically mentioned crossing my
legs at the knee and ankles, saying these and sitting at a desk, leaning on
elbows. He suggested padding to protect the nerves at the elbows, and ankle
if I couldn't stop crossing my ankles. At the time, I thought he was being
a haranguing old mother. His underlying message was to protect what was left.
I am a long-term admirer of the way you bring hard science to our board.
Let me thank you for your efforts on our behalves, a steady voice of reason
in a periodically cacophonous forum. I hope you continue to enjoy bringing
us awareness of research efforts.
Best regards, Don Penny
