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Is Rothbart’s Foot A Rothbart Foot or a Rothbarts Foot?

Discoveries or inventions are commonly named after the discoverer (called an eponym). For example: the Rife Machine, the Ford automobile and Root Biomechanics. In 2000, it was suggested to name the foot structure I discovered (Primus Metatarsus Supinatus), the ‘Rothbarts Foot’.

Since my last name is spelled ‘Rothbart’ - following the footsteps of others, the foot structure technically should have been called the ‘Rothbart Foot’. But, after I wrote numerous publications using the term Rothbarts Foot, the ball was rolling and the ‘s’ stuck.

Recently, to complicate this original grammatical oversight, the term ‘Rothbart’s Foot’ (note the apostrophe) has appeared on various Internet sites and is being used interchangeably (by others), when referring to the ‘Rothbarts Foot’.

Though Rothbarts Foot is a term that isn’t grammatically correct -‘Rothbart’s Foot’ (an apostrophe s indicates possession) is quite erroneous, as it indicates the referral to my very own feet!

I am deeply touched that so many website authors are interested in my feet. But, as the owner of Rothbart’s Foot, this presents quite a conundrum: I discovered my Rothbart’s Foot in infancy, hence no point in rediscovering it as an adult. And though fond of my Rothbart’s Foot, I feel no compelling reason to lecture on it! But I must admit, when speed typing, I have inadvertently added an apostrophe, creating yet another Rothbart’s Foot.

There is another well known foot structure called Morton’s Foot, discovered by Dr. Dudley Morton. Perhaps Dr. Morton had discovered his own feet. Or, most likely, someone mistakenly suggested the use of an apostrophe; a grammatical error that stuck.

 

This blog was originally posted on my patient website - CuringChronicPain. It was written by my dear wife, Linda, who is a gifted and talented writer. In fact, she has helped wordsmith more than one of my papers.

Hopefully, she will give me permission to post several other of her whimsical blogs.

 

Written by Linda Penzabene and posted on my patient website


While on my own road to wellness, I read many articles saying you should find the positive in any situation. This being so; it’s still easy to feel that the only positive thing we get from a chronic condition is the knowledge that we ‘positively’ don't want it anymore!

But on the other hand; when you’re hurting, isn’t it quite positive to be on the receiving end of a little soothing sympathy? This being so - let’s all milk our health issues for all they're worth and really make the sympathy flow!

You can’t help but be positive when you’re laughing. In fact, it was my own my fractured funny bone and humerous humerus that helped me make fun of my own body problems while I was still looking for an answer.

Laughter is the best medicine, so let me share

Tell your doctor about all those before him who have tried and failed
Or even better, those who told you that they could help you and then after taking all your money, admitted they were stumped!
Make sure you have an illness with a name
If you don’t, you will be labeled a hypochondriac.
I’m still working on my name, something that will encompass my 3 page list of symptoms.
Complain –and lots of it
If you are the strong and silent type, how will anyone know how miserable you feel? Complaining loudly and often is a great release and instant pick-me-up.
Find someone who feels just as bad as you do and commiserate together
Whoever said ‘misery loves company’ was right.
Shoot the next person who recommends what has ‘worked for them and countless others’
If someone tells you ‘It’s all in your head’ or ‘Live with it’, shoot them, too.
Moan
We don’t want others to forget how badly we feel. A gentle reminder does the trick. Moans must be well-timed- not so many that you are ignored, not so few that they forget why you’re moaning.
Scream
Those piercing jabs should be ‘shared’ with others. Best hour to scream is around 2am when nothing’s on TV and you’ll have a captive audience.
Keep your ‘symptoms list’ tacked up on the refrigerator
I’ve tried numerous other locations, but have found this site to be the most frequently visited.
Display your warehouse of remedies in a pretty glass case
Keep them beside all the health gadgets you’ve collected over the years.
Casually dump your pill allotment onto your napkin
Then explain to dinner guests the specific function of each pill.
Tell your spouse what you have learned from your doctor
Explain the significance of the shape, color and texture of your stools and the difference between ‘floaters’ and ‘sinkers’.
Point out each new bump, wrinkle, rash and swollen body part
Give others the pleasure of appreciating the subtle changes, as they occur.
Map out the location of public toilets and/or keep a potty in the car
Have well-thought-out answers as to why you need to stop every 15 minutes.
Write a letter to God asking these questions:
Why doesn’t anyone else have this problem?
Why am I the only one suffering?
When do I get a break?
Extol the family benefits derived from your passing
Won’t my sewing corner be a lovely billiards room?
Reflect on the fact that ‘it won’t last forever’
Maybe with a little luck you’ll be dying soon.
Meanwhile, remember that illness brings strength of character
Hmmmmm.

Sure we know it’s in our best interest to be positive, but we all give in to some righteous self-pity now and then, especiall

I find that no matter how badly I feel; if I can just find something to laugh at, things don’t seem quite as bad. In other words; illness isn’t fun, but laughing at it is. Take the joy where you can; we all die, so let’s exit smiling.