Thank you, Rowana and Rick and everyone else I may have missed. I think you've put your finger on a lot of what's been going on, Rick, the stress, which is gradually lessening now. Rowana, I am at that point, again, of taking charge and letting go of Western medicine, again. One year ago I was only taking herbs, no meds and felt great, until I caught pneumonia brought on by a system weakened with exposure to cigarette smoke. The rest of the year went downhill from there, healthwise. I am finally only on one drug and plan to get back to at least where I was last year, drug-free and feeling much better.

MaryinKY, you've given me much to think about, too, as I've had heel pain ever since tearing up my tendons playing volleyball in sand several years ago!

Your personal anecdotes and sharing are wonderful and I really appreciate everyone's help and caring.

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