Hi Andrea,

This is certainly a difficult positin to be in. So many people, so many opinions!
The doctor does seem to be on the right track BUT if Allison does not trust him it will never work.
She needs to be able to completely believe that he and his team will make her better.
Because she is young and by the look of the photo she has no obvious limb or ankle deformity, I am sure she can get better.

The "no pain no gain issue" continues to be a very contentious issue.
The belief that we can be cured without pain seems to be an impossible task but only we can say how much pain we are prepared to endure to get a positive outcome.
If I can refer to the video of Alissa where she speaks of the pain she had getting better but she holds no grudges because of the outcome.
The big question is how do you get your head around that?? Especially when the patient is a child!
I do believe that a multidisciplanory approach such as the one shown in Alissa's clip or the one at Great Ormond St where there is psych, OT, PT and the doctors all on hand is the way to go.I also think that mixing with other sick adolescents would also be beneficial. The encouragement that they give to each other is nothing that can be duplicated by the family alone.
My heart goes out to you both, this is a tough battle for you but I truly believe it will be one you can win.
Wishing you much luck
Tayla