This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Scismgenie Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.mccann/736.3.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In my case, I am having lower leg problems, the tendons have detached at the ankles and I now wear polio style leg braces. I can not raise my feet to tie my shoes. It is difficult to lower my heels to the ground to walk, so the VA has build me special shoes. My Achilles tendons do not stretch and I am also having shoulder calcification. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.