The 'Fork Theory' - forks are not wanted

I could use this analogy for my spasticity or maybe if you have CPSP.
From a MS patient.
http://www.patientslikeme.com/forum/ms/topics/103543

The majority of us are familiar with the "Spoon Theory". It's a lovely story about having just so much energy (spoons) and how we should all choose to use them wisely. Naturally I'm paraphrasing as the story is about a broader message but you get my drift.

Spoon theory here:

http://oc1dean.blogspot.com/2012/01/spoon-theory-but-you-dont-look-sick.html

I'm speaking now about the antithesis of this theory; this is the "Fork Theory".

There is nothing desireable about these forks. These forks are not something to be held or cherished; stored for a rainy day. These "forks" are the very thing that cause us so much pain and discomfort just when we begin to feel we have a bit of control over our lives yet again.

Make no mistake.....forks hurt. They stick in our legs and cause spasticity. They poke in our arms and cause numbness and tingling.

The damn forks get in our way and they are difficult to get rid of. Have you ever inadvertently stabbed yourself with a fork? I thought so.

There are medications designed to keep a "fork" at bay but they aren't fool-proof. There are exercises to help us maneuver around a "fork" but the exercises are not for everyone and they are often challenging. We can only do our best, after all.

All in all the bottom line is these "forks" are going to always be there in one form or another, from time to time. We can keep putting them away and closing the drawer but there they'll be when we least expect them.

Will there ever be an answer to how to rid ourselves of them for once and for all?

Only 'tine' will tell.