[Keetje]

Hi Cate,

Trainers!! - flat sandals? oh LUXURY!! I have to wear walking boots the whole time.

Suitable in the Lake District maybe....but in London? less so. I look like a tourist.

Fortunately for all those close to me, the knees and ankles are much better today (after application of cold gel and Diclofenac cream). Does anyone use this stuff? it might have a different name in the US or Oz - I find it really helpful.

Interestingly my ankles and calves range between 'moderately shapely' and 'tree trunk' - but like you, its usually trousers and occasionally a long skirt with flattish boots to hide all the strapping on my knees and ankles.

My super doctor is holding fire until I am 12 stone - he says if things are as bad then, he will refer me to an orthopaedic surgeon.

Does your husband sell the glucosamine/chrondratin(sp) mixture?

Keetje