Shock Therapy?

Would electromagnetic shock therapy possibly help me?

• Hi, I'm 15, and here's my deal. I was born with a disability called Cerebral Palsy. I use crutches, but mostly a wheelchair because I can't walk, I was born that way. When I was younger due to family issues, I didn't get a surgery that would have most likely benefited me to this day. I can't get it anymore because I am too old, and it would be too risky because I am so petite. I'm 5 feet tall, and weigh 88 pounds. Because of this, ether is used instead of aesthetics through IV, but ether is only meant to be used on children, teens could have a bad reaction to it. The operation would involve breaking both of my legs(to properly construct them) one of my knees faces externally when I stand, and the other has a tendency to want to go inward. I don't have the worst of my condition out there, my main issue is my waist- my trunk. It doesn't work as it should, which is why I use crutches. The crutch goes first, then my foot, then my other crutch, then my other foot, allowing me to take steps. There is no known cure for this condition, it will not get worse if I don't let it, so I keep at at, walking twice a day which isn't much, but at least it's something, trust me, I would rather doctors find a cure for people with cancer. Would electromagnetic shock therapy possibly help me, and does it hurt? -Isabel

• Answer:

  I gave up trying to cure myself several years ago. No it wouldn't, well it just didn't work for me. I have my muscles loosened by a massage therapist, it really helps. Now I can walk. :) My dad has a machine (just like what your talking about) That sends pulses down my nerves, yes it does hurt. And the only reason I can afford this is because my dads a doctor.