Mama Called the Doctor and the Doctor Says. . .
@GardenGerty (160702)
United States
November 20, 2016 7:19pm CST
Actually I e mailed the doctor, just now.
My knee has been popping in and out sideways. I cannot bear weight when I walk and I have pain from my ankle up to my hip. Mostly in the knees though.
The doctor says "no work this week" and "stay off your feet" and "use an immobilizing splint or brace on your knee". "Your knee cap is very loose".
I guess I will see you tomorrow. I will be taking some stuff for pain and resting a lot as well.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
21 Nov 16
Well that doesn't sound good at all. Do you have a specific brace that you wear to keep your knee in place?
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
23 Nov 16
@GardenGerty I've tried elastic sleeves and they roll down. I am considering a wrap around.
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
26 Nov 16
@ElusiveButterfly This one stayed up well. I just feel like eventually it makes my ankle swell. I am glad I do not need it all the time.
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
I just bought an elastic knee sleeve. She may have something else I should use. I may look into some physical therapy.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
21 Nov 16
Yikes that does not sound good. Best to stay off it like the doc says.
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
I am at home today and off my feet. I really wanted to wake up and find it all gone, but no such luck.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
21 Nov 16
@GardenGerty well we are getting old so just take it easy and maybe things will get better with that knee
@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
Oh me too. It seemed to come out of nowhere but it is very distracting.
@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
@sallypup I do not know of any damage to my knees, just wear and tear. I hear that women do often have bad knees.
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@sallypup (61163)
• Centralia, Washington
21 Nov 16
@GardenGerty Most of the women in this house- including Leah pup- have bad knees. My left knee cap moved South years ago when I crashed off a horse. Best of luck to you.
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
26 Nov 16
I am feeling much better and will go back to work on Monday. I limp some, but it will be okay.
@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
21 Nov 16
Take proper rest.... Knee injuries take time to heal
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
I am sure they do. I am fortunate to not have this often.
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
22 Nov 16
I am beginning to do better all the way around.
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
I don't think so. It is not arthritis and wear and tear, it is weak muscles. I may need physical therapy.
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
21 Nov 16
I hope you get plenty of rest. Most def stay off your feet!
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
22 Nov 16
It gets a little frustrating when you feel you have things to do.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16762)
• China
21 Nov 16
Oh! that must bother you very much.Hope you will soon recover from it !
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
I hope a lot of rest this week will help it. I will also probably talk to a physical therapist.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
21 Nov 16
oh not good! I hope you dont need surgery!
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
I do not believe it is the kind of thing that needs surgery. She did mention physical therapy and exercises, though.
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
I had similar happen thirteen years ago and missed three days of work. The rest seems to help, but I would like to know how to prevent it.
@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
It is. I think I will boost my turmeric intake and hope it helps sooner.
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
26 Nov 16
So if your kneecap is loose then staying off your leg and wearing the brace will make it go back to not being loose?
@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
26 Nov 16
It will make it go back into place, and then I will have to exercise to get the muscles to hold it together.
@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
I am not. I have an elastic brace on my knee. I have a stool to sit on in the kitchen. I am pretty bored though.
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
@LadyDuck I jump up to go do something and then hobble and limp my way through the house.
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@LadyDuck (471459)
• Switzerland
21 Nov 16
@GardenGerty I understand very well you are pretty bored, I had the same problem about one year ago.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
21 Nov 16
Sounds painful. I hope it starts feeling better soon. Take care of yourself.
@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
It is painful when I stand and walk and it seems to run up and down my entire leg.
@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
26 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe I think I get muscle spasms from sitting in a drafty place and that makes it worse.
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
I slept an extra two hours this morning. I am hoping to feel better soon.
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@CoolPeace (1566)
• Miami, Florida
21 Nov 16
Sorry to hear that and hope you feel better.
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
21 Nov 16
I am "working" on relaxing and hoping it gets better.
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