My doctor's visit yesterday didn't really provide me with a solution. My x-rays showed good knees without arthritis, so I guess that's good! But they didn't give any insight into the pain. He is guessing a meniscus (sp?) tear, but he is not in favor of surgery for such tears, feeling that it leads to bigger problems by decreasing the cushion between the bones. He is more in favor of pain management until an actual knee replacement is viable.
That could be a long way off, since my knees are essentially good.
That said, I am much better this week; the pain is now localized in one spot which is where the muscle attaches to the bone. My PT feels this is symptomatic of a deeper issue, and that I might need to get a second opinion. Then she released me from PT with the admonition to keep up my program at home.
So I'm kind of in limbo. What the doctor said makes sense to me, and I appreciate that he is being thoughtful about the whole process rather than grabbing the chance for a surgery. I think he is showing integrity. On the other hand, I want to end the pain! My prescription is helping, and he is encouraging me to get injections, but I've had bad experiences with those and really don't want them.
As for the decluttering project, I made some progress yesterday. I went through all my winter hats, gloves, scarves etc. and stored them away. I threw away one pair of gloves, and several scarves needed laundering. I cleaned out the floor of my bedroom closet, throwing away several tote bags and a reading pillow that my cats have been lying on and covering with their hair. They aren't worth the cleaning. I started on my big hall closet, making a little space but there is much more work to do there. Mostly I just got rid of baskets. And I cleaned up the cat pan area, which is a never-ending task. I organized my purses, but I probably should get rid of some. Haven't made the decisions on those yet.
As for financial news -- my medical visits yesterday cost me $15 in copays and $3.50 in parking.
Saw the doctor
April 9th, 2014 at 03:05 pm
April 9th, 2014 at 04:18 pm 1397060318
You did some great decluttering work. I only own ONE purse. No decision making necessary.
April 9th, 2014 at 05:03 pm 1397063018
That scarf, hat, and glove wash and storage would be a good project for me, too. I washed on scarf last week and was aghast at how much dirt came out of it.
April 9th, 2014 at 07:10 pm 1397070615
...just some thoughts
April 9th, 2014 at 07:15 pm 1397070935
Trying to ask if those frozen ge pads, easily held in place with strap on, garden knee pads help?
If you have a blank bedroom wall, handbags make an interesting display. Removable Command hooks won't mark walls.
April 9th, 2014 at 07:26 pm 1397071616
Snafu, the frozen gel pads are a good idea. My purses are hanging on hooks on the inside of my bedroom closet door, which is working okay. However, they sometimes slap me in the face when I'm leaning in to get something.
April 9th, 2014 at 10:03 pm 1397081039
Did Doc give any idea of a replacement timeline? Like how long are you supposed to live in pain?
Glad to hear it is feeling a bit better.
April 10th, 2014 at 12:53 am 1397091199
April 10th, 2014 at 08:29 pm 1397161795