Oh, Abby!! Bless your heart. I DO understand. I think a lot of us have been "bashed" around a bit by doctors -- and our confidence has taken a beating. I am so blessed to be in a good place right now -- fantastic doctors -- and sometimes I tend to forget........

I think of that picture of you in that little chair/cart "thingy" your hubby designed and made -- like a rickshaw -- and I don't think you are exaggerating AT ALL!!

When I requested my handicapped tag, I told my GP that I often felt FINE going INTO a store, but would feel weak coming OUT of the store -- and that was why I needed the accomodation. He totally understood. (I got the form signed by my GP because he is in the same county as where I get my car tags -- and both of my neuros are in different counties. Probably wouldn't make a difference, but in my mind it just seemed to make more sense. )