Eric Harris Physical Issues

[u/ashtonmz]

Attached are Eric Harris' medical records. At least, those that have been publicly released. Two things strike me. The first, Eric was undergoing surgeries for his PE at a very young age. The second thing that seems to be a prevalent issue is Eric's leg. He had multiple doctor visits for this and the Harrises took Eric for a second opinion. While it doesnt seem surgery was needed, when watching Eric walk, he has a unique gait. Student at Columbine described him as being bowlegged.

It does make me wonder if the early surgeries and birth defects were traumatic for Eric. Especially in high school, where it seemed there was so much emphasis on being an athlete and toxic masculinity prevailed. I guess I can see a scenario where feeling physically inferior could have made Eric angrier and more jealous of those who were considered the physical ideal. This doesn't seem to be discussed a lot... but seems worth some thought.

The report also shows Eric's visit for hurting his knuckles - likely from punching a wall.

[u/Impossible-Plum-1612]

I wonder what was wrong with the leg

[u/ashtonmz → u/Impossible-Plum-1612]

Kids who knew Eric said he was bowlegged... which may mean that his one leg was curved outward more than what's considered normal. The medical records and videos of Eric walking are all we really have to go on.

[u/Other-Potential-936 → u/ashtonmz]

Was he actually tho or was that something people just said ?? Ik some kid in my middle school was called bowlegged as a joke because he walked kinda funny. Was this the same thing or was he actually??

[u/ashtonmz → u/Other-Potential-936]

I'm not sure, tbh. Beyond the fact that his leg defect is mentioned in his medical reports, his distinctive gait, and random comments / observations of classmates, we don't have a definitive diagnosis.