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turned, twisted, did something weird (I guess... I don't recall it however-could have been doing some karate-stuff-crouching jonestown/hidden tigger-style leg kicks with chloe whilst cracking up laughing last week) and my right knee is screaming. Screams sorta improved to aching agony over the last few days... however as of last night it's back to screaming + agony.
Must seek help.
Anyone out there know (or might be) an Orthopod? If so, it's directly below knee cap and extends down about 4 inches directly on shin bone. Extremely sore to the touch directly below knee cap area... less so as I touch further down.
Doesn't hurt when sitting. Kinda hurts standing. Brutal pain when sitting down or standing up... painful to tender when walking... stairs-impossible.
Been sucking down Motrin, Ace-wrapped area with alternating between hot/cold treatments and occasional good-boy treats from wife in form of codine and/or morphine shots.
No swelling noticed.
No discoloration.
Hyper-extension maybe?
Tendon-ripped/torn/strained/sprained?
Fracture 2 bone?
Cannot concentrate... no work can be accompished in current state.
Advise please?
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No es bueno, large.
Good luck.
Posted by: nathan | May 16, 2005 at 04:00 PM
I believe that John Wayne soldiered on even after breaking his leg in one of his WWII movies.
(slapping you sharply across the face)
Snap out of it, man. It's just a knee!
But seriously, I have some good news. Just wait. In another 25 years or so everything will hurt. Then it won't be so noticeable. I got to the point where climbing ladders or stairs was excruciating. I work on ladders frequently. Finally, I found that regular roller riding seemed to loosen things up and the pain went away. One gets creative as the years go by.
Resorting to pain meds is not your best option. Analyze the problem yourself. You live in that body. No one knows as well as you what is going on. Apply your considerable intelligence to what is happening. Maybe talk to a physical therapist. Be very cautious with orthopedists. Surgery is a last resort.
Posted by: Greg | May 16, 2005 at 08:03 PM
Hey I make donuts for a living, what the hell do I know about knees?
Seriously, get it checked out.
Good advice above-don't rely on pain meds too long. And yes, when you get older-shit hurts almost all the time :-)
Posted by: George | May 17, 2005 at 02:24 AM
Oh my gosh, take care of yourself! Yikes!
Posted by: vj | May 27, 2005 at 11:13 AM